1. Social Networks:Facebook By: Cynthia Mulendema Lusaka, Zambia

3. A social tool that allows one to connect with both strangers and those already in the social network.

4. Both synchronous and asynchronous

5. Allows you to create a profile that is traceable and accessible by others2 Social Networks: Facebook Cynthia/2011

8. Allows one to meet new people and even reconnect with family and friends.

9. Applications on Facebook are easier to use

10. Allows formation of virtual communities (allows people to check fellow users who are taking similar classes, living in the same area or coming from the same academy)4 Social Networks: Facebook Cynthia/2011

12. Easier for users to fake identity

13. Addictive, has been blocked in some organisations to prevent employees from wasting time Facebooking when they are expected to be working.

14. Stalking is possible

15. Labels acquaintances as friends5 Social Networks: Facebook Cynthia/2011

17. Advertising upcoming events to a bigger audience as Facebook has many people using it.

18. Reaching hard-to-reach places/people/organisations

19. Introducing another tool to connect with would- be- clients would be costly as compared to using Facebook which already has many of the clients already using it.6 Social Networks: Facebook Cynthia/2011

21. Networking with colleagues in the profession

22. Access information from any part of the world

23. Meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends and family

24. Advertising events/ courses to a larger audience7 Social Networks: Facebook Cynthia/2011

26. Accessing information from across the globe

27. Discussion forum with people with similar interests Find me on Facebook as; Cynthia Mulendema 8 Social Networks: Facebook Cynthia/2011

28. Thank You for Your Time!!!!! 9 Social Networks: Facebook Cynthia/2011