Social Networking-Discussion Question

Students must support their discussion with at least 3 academically reviewed articles. (Wikipedia, Smallbusinesschron.com and other internet articles are not acceptable. Professor reviews the originality of all postings). Do not copy and paste.

After reviewing the assigned reading materials, complete the following activities:

Discussion Questions

1.  Discuss the ethical issues of social networks and anytime, anywhere accessibility.

2.  What are the four primary factors described in the text that set the state for Web 2.0 or the social Web that we enjoy today?

Complete your main post no later than Friday of week 7 (11:59pm EST). Please note that initial post not completed on the due date will receive zero grade.

Read and respond to at least two (2) of your classmates no later than Saturday 11:59pm EST of week 7 . Please note that secondary post not completed on the due date will receive zero grade.

. Below are additional suggestions on how to respond to your classmates’ discussions:

· Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence or research.

· Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.

· Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research.

· Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.

· Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.

· Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.

Important Note: You need to participate in class discussions and activities each week. Your participation is an evidence that you are attending classes in order to continue to maintain your F1 visa status. Simply logging in and do nothing is not enough to meet this requirement. Consistent absence and lack of participation will result to automatic withdrawal from the course.