Showing papers on "Social media published in 2005"

Online Learning Design that Fosters Student Support, Self-Regulation, and Retention

Abstract: Purpose – Investigating the social structure in online courses helps in designing for and facilitating student support and retention. Aims to provide data showing how course design and use of social software technologies provided social and collaborative learning opportunities for online students.Design/methodology/approach – A study of computer‐mediated groups that utilized social media technologies and a web‐based collaborative model in an online program. Participants were put into groups and observed as they constructed knowledge using both online dialogue (synchronous and asynchronous) and social media technologies as tools to support their learning.Findings – The integration of web‐based learning communities and collaborative group assignments into the course design has a positive influence on student retention in online courses.Research limitations/implications – The research was limited to the online student population at Pepperdine University, and did not include data or research from similar onli...

'I’m a Lot More Interesting than a Friendster Profile': Identity Presentation, Authenticity and Power in Social Networking Services

Abstract: The rise in popularity of social networking services (SNS) in the last few years is not unproblematic. The structure and underlying philosophy of social networking services presents two problems regarding user self-presentation of identity. First, the fixity of profiles creates conflict in user self-presentation strategies. SNS privilege a single identity presentation as both “authentic” and “real”, which diminishes user agency. I present a typology of user presentation strategies on Friendster, Orkut, and MySpace that discusses how users navigate this fixity in a variety of ways, and how successful the application architecture is in encouraging a particular type of presentation. Second, I draw from social networking theory to discuss how the presentation of social networks is decontextualized both in terms of relational ties and larger social structures. The social and cultural power inherently embedded in networks is made invisible, replaced with both structural regulation and power (by the application) and political and cultural assumptions in how identity is presented. Additionally, the structure of both application and profiles encourages framing oneself as a consumer and commodifying complicated relationships as social capital.

Cyberethics: Morality and Law in Cyberspace

Abstract: The Internet and widespread use of blogging, email, social media and e-commerce have foregrounded new, complex moral issues and dilemmas Likewise, modern technologies and social networks have brought numerous challenges to legal systems, which have difficulty keeping up with borderless global information technologies The fully revised and updated Fifth Edition of Cyberethics: Morality and Law in Cyberspace offers an in-depth and comprehensive examination of the social costs and moral issues emerging from ever-expanding use of the Internet and new information technologies Focusing heavily on content control, free speech, intellectual property, and security, Cyberethics: Morality and Law in Cyberspace provides legal and philosophical discussions of these critical issues The updated Fifth Edition includes new sections on Floridis Macroethics, gatekeepers and search engines, censorship, anti-piracy legislation, patents, and smartphones Real-life case studies, including all-new examples focusing on Google, Facebook, video games, readers rights, and the Lulz Sec Hackers, provide real-world context Ideal for undergraduate computer ethics courses as well as a general readership, Cyberethics is an excellent resource for students and laypeople alike Key Features: Additional and revised content on P2P networks, hacktivists, cybercrime, a user's ability to control and monitor cookies in IE, mobilization data, online surveillance, threats posed by social networking, invasive commercial initiatives, Wikileaks, and more Examines the threat of the Internet on our privacy as consumers and employees, with a focus on covert information gathering, the use of "Cookies" and spyware End-of-chapter questions and case studies encourage critical thinking Discusses the common ethical and public policy problems that have arisen and how technology or law would propose to solve these issues Provides an unbiased review of Internet governance regulations

Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars

Abstract: Online marketing expert Mitch Meyerson presents you with an unmatched advantage into the world of social media -- the priceless secrets, strategies, tactics and insights of more than 20 of today's social media elite. Handpicked to cover almost every aspect of social media marketing, Meyerson and this distinguished team of experts open their playbooks and teach you how to create effective social media campaigns to cut through the clutter, reach out to millions and grow your business. Features: * Proven tips and tactics from 20+ top social media marketers * The biggest mistakes businesses make with social media and how to fix them * Actionable plans for all areas including social networks, blogs, web TV and mobile marketing * Real-world case studies, best practices and proven techniques from the experts * Detailed list of resources

International Dictionary Of Public Management And Governance

Abstract: The planning and placement of advertising media is a multibillion dollar business that critically impacts advertising effectiveness. The new edition of this acclaimed and widely adopted text offers practical guidance for those who practice media planning on a daily basis as well as those who must ultimately approve strategic media decisions. Full of current brand examples, the book is a "must-read" for all who will be involved in the media decision process on both the agency and client side. Its easy-to-read style and logical format make it ideal for classroom adoption, and students will benefit from the down-to-earth approach and real-world business examples. Key changes in the Fourth Edition include:* A better grounding in the role of media in an advertising and marketing plan today, with a new first chapter on the changing role of media planning in agencies today * Increased coverage of communication planning * Added focus on the importance of media strategy early on in the book through a new chapter * A new chapter on evaluating media vehicles, filled with up-to-date examples * Separate chapters for video and audio media (instead of lumping them together in broadcast). This creates a more in-depth discussion of radio in particular * A new chapter on search engine marketing and a thorough revision of the chapter on online display advertising to address the increased emphasis on digital media * A new chapter on gaming, and many new examples of the latest digital media, with an emphasis on social media, and a new framework for analyzing current and future social media * A new chapter on international advertising * A new chapter on campaign evaluation. An online instructor's manual with PowerPoint slides and sample test questions is available to adopters.

Regulation Mechanisms in an Open Social Media Using a Contact Recommender System

Abstract: This paper presents how an information exchange network can be improved by users' collaboration. This social media is based on content recommendation. Instead of using an automated content recommender system, we suggest an alternative approach where the information comes from trusted users. In order to overcome traditional problems of an open social media, we propose some regulation mechanisms. First each user manually controls her/his contacts network. Second we have introduced a contact recommender system to help users to carefully open their closed relationship network. This recommender system selects the recommended relationships in such a way it should optimize some global qualities of the social media. This paper details the algorithms of this recommendation process.

Communities and technologies 2005 : proceedings of the Second Communities and Technologies Conference, Milano 2005

Abstract: From the conference chairs. Sponsors, conference committees, and other reviewers.- Part 1: Local Communities: Does the Internet Enhance the Capacity of Community Associations? Christopher Weare, William E. Loges, Nail Oztas. Information Technology in Support of Public Deliberation Andrea L. Kavanaugh, Philip L. Isenhour, Matthew Cooper, John M. Carroll, Mary Beth Rosson, Joseph Schmitz. Local Communities: Relationships between 'real' and 'virtual' social capital Sonia Liff. Extending Social Constructivism with Institutional Theory: A Broadband Civic Networking Case Murali Venkatesh, Dong Hee Shin. Minimalist Design for Informal Learning in Community Computing Mary Beth Rosson, John M. Carroll.- Part 2: Virtual Communities: Virtual Community Management as Socialization and Learning Daniel Pargman. File-Sharing Relationships - conflicts of interest in online gift-giving Jorgen Skageby, Daniel Pargman. Acceptance and Utility of a Systematically Designed Virtual Community for Cancer Patients Jan Marco Leimeister, Helmut Krcmar. How to win a World Election: Emergent Leadership in an International Online Community Justine Cassell, David Huffaker, Dona Tversky, Kim Ferriman. A Bosom Buddy afar brings a Distant Land near: are Bloggers a Global Community? Norman Makoto Su, Yang Wang, Gloria Mark, Tosin Aieylokun, Tadashi Nakano.- Part 3: Knowledge & Scientific Communities: Archetypes of Knowledge Communities J.H.Erik Andriessen. Local Virtuality in an Organization: Implications for Community of Practice Anabel Quan-Haase, Barry Wellman. Taking a Differentiated View of Intra-organizational Distributed Networks of Practice: A Case Study Exploring Knowledge Activities, Diversity, and Communication Media Use Eli Hustad, Robin Teigland. Structuring of Genre Repertoire in a Virtual ResearchTeam Roberto Dandi, Caterina Muzzi. Principles for Cultivating Scientific Communities of Practice Andrea Kienle, Martin Wessner. A study of Online Discussions in an Open-Source Software Community: Reconstructing Thematic Coherence and Argumentation from Quotation Practices Flore Barcellini, Francoise Detienne, Jean-Marie Burkhardt, Warren Sack.- Part 4: Experiments: Citizen Participation through E-Forum: A Case of Wastewater Issues Vatcharaporn Esichaikul, Valailak Komolrit. E-Commerce, Communities and Government: A Snapshot of the Australian Experience Andrea Howell, Mile Terziovski. Collective Action in Electronic Networks of Practice: An Empirical Study of Three Online Social Structures Fredric Landqvist, Robin Teigland. Bridging among Ethnic Communities by Cross-cultural Communities of Practice Gunnar Stevens, Michael Veith, Volker Wulf. Supporting Privacy Management via Community Experience and Expertise Jeremy Goecks, Elizabeth D. Mynatt.- Part 5: Systems: Regulation Mechanisms in an Open Social Media using a Contact Recommender System L. Vignollet, M. Plu, J.C. Marty, L. Agosto. Supporting Communities by Providing Multiple Views Alessandra Agostini, Sara Albolino, Flavio De Paoli, Antonietta M. Grasso, Elke Hinrichs.- Addresses.

Peers: a social network at Avenue A | Razorfish

Abstract: Peers™ is a social networking application developed by Avenue A | Razorfish for social and professional interaction between consultants within the User Experience group. Peers™ provided access and insight into the thoughts, projects and deliverables of the consultants in our group while truly building a sense of community and fun.This sketch reports on the findings of the prototype and the practical applications of a social network within an agency. With social interaction being a fundamental component of Internet 2.0, we were intent on exploring the opportunities for Social Media within the corporate domain. The result of the prototype and its success was the decision to roll out Peers™ 2.0 to the broader organization of 900+ consultants.

Peers: a social network at Avenue A

Abstract: Peers™ is a social networking application developed by Avenue A | Razorfish for social and professional interaction between consultants within the User Experience group. Peers™ provided access and insight into the thoughts, projects and deliverables of the consultants in our group while truly building a sense of community and fun.This sketch reports on the findings of the prototype and the practical applications of a social network within an agency. With social interaction being a fundamental component of Internet 2.0, we were intent on exploring the opportunities for Social Media within the corporate domain. The result of the prototype and its success was the decision to roll out Peers™ 2.0 to the broader organization of 900+ consultants.

Racial variations and social support and its impact on stress and depression

Abstract: Evidence suggests that social support can mitigate some of the harmful effects of stress on health. Social support theorists argue that certain social groups have differential access to social support; therefore, certain social groups are at a higher risk of experiencing psychiatric symptoms. Although social networks are beyond the scope of these analyses, it is an important component to consider when examining the uneven distributions of social support between social groups. If racial differences exist in the networks in which individuals are embedded, then part of the differential access to social support could be explained by examining the various compositions of networks. This thesis examines racial differences in the social support process. Using data collected on recovery support during Hurricane Georges, I examine: (1) whether and how social support systems for blacks and whites differ in nonroutine situations and (2) whether the relationship among stress, support, and depression differ between blacks and whites. My results indicate that blacks are less likely than whites to receive instrumental support in the preparation phase of the storm and blacks who receive less instrumental support after the storm are more likely to suffer from depression. This suggests that future research should explore systematic differences in blacks’ and whites’ network characteristics, including the types of resources, and the variations in the network structure.