Social Networks – Advantages

References provided in Literature Section

• Provides an excellent forum to gain information literacy (EDUCAUSE, 2006)
• Provides opportunities to use technology in creative and useful ways (EDUCAUSE, 2006)
• Helps learners maintain relationships as affiliations change (EDUCAUSE, 2007)
• Communities define their own standards of interaction and create an environment that is particularly suited to their needs (EDUCAUSE, 2007)
• A strong sense of community can be fostered around an academic topic or course (EDUCAUSE, 2008)
• Can connect people from around the world working in particular areas of study (EDUCAUSE, 2008)