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Mrs. Fullhart’s Passion Research Topic – The Power of Social Networks ==== **Why this topic** – I have seen the power of using social networks through events on the news (Occupy movement) and have been using them socially and have just started using them as a resource to improve my teaching. I want to know more about them and how to use them in an effective, positive way to educate and understand others. ====

What I already know:

 * Some of the most popular social networks are Facebook and Twitter.
 * You need to be 13 years old to have a Facebook account.
 * I think that blogs would also be considered part of the social network group.
 * YouTube is also part of the social network
 * Mark Zuckerburg was the creator of Facebook - good movie

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(As I started thinking about questions, I needed to go back to the internet to do some more mini research to help me decide what I really wanted to learn more about and that fit in with my problem I wanted to investigate.) ======

What is the history of social networking? Who created the most popular social networks? What are the greatest users of social networking? How does social networking work? What is social networking? What effect has social networking had on others? Just how global is social networking? Has social networking been used to improve an issue? What problematic issues have been fueled by social networking? What are the benefits of social networking? Does social networking have a place in school? How can I make sure my information is safe when using social network sites? How can I use social networks to learn something new? What are the most popular social networks? Is there a way I can use some kind of social networking with my younger students? What are good rules to keep in mind when using social networking?

Then I highlighted which questions were similar and decided on a category for each group.

History How it Works Use of Social Networks Benefits User Awareness Effects of Social Networks