Personal networks

Q1 What is a Social Network? Introduction

14. Social Networking

This is a newly revised Quest and some details (student checklist, teacher guide) are still being updated. Thank you for your patience. Additional Quests are also in process. October/2024

INTRODUCTION

In this Quest, you will explore two types of Social Networks, offline and online, where you will identify your own networks and learn about the history of social networking through a video and conducting interviews with older adults.

I CAN STATEMENTS

  • identify offline and online social networks
  • know about the history of social networking and social media
  • understand how others did social networking offline across generations

World globe with lines connecting around the world with popular social networking icons

MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals when appropriate and to make choices on how to meet them, develop strategies using technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process. 
d. Understand the fundamental concepts (basics) of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies