The document provides an introduction to connecting and sharing online through social networking sites like Facebook, Flickr, and Skype. It outlines the basics of each service, how to create an account, and explores some of their key features. The presentation aims to provide a foundation of knowledge about these tools and assigns homework for participants to create accounts and explore on their own. A preview is given for part II which will cover additional topics.

1. Connecting and Sharing Online - Part I Bryan Sippel Friday, January 8, 2010

2. Introduction General

5. Assumptions We will have fun Willing to try, maybe fail, try again Stop me – ask questions???

6. Technology is a tool Not hard It is different and will change tomorrow Need an understanding of the basics

11. Introduction Social Networking

12. “ Yes, you. You control the Information Age. Welcome to your world.” Time Magazine December 13, 2006

13. History and Structure

21. How does it work?

22. Use a computer to access the Internet Use the Internet to connect to other people using online services

24. Talk

25. What is Skype? How does it work? How do I sign up?

27. Features Skype offers all the features of regular phone service and many are free!

28. Call Plans http://www.skype.com/prices/callrates/?currency=CAD#allRatesTab Free!

29. VoIP V oice O ver I nternet P rotocol How does it work?

32. Download Skype software www.skype.com Instructions will be provided Install Skype software Instructions will be provided Create Skype Name e.g Bryan.Sippel How do I sign up?

33. Demo

60. Photos

61. Photo album - share with family and friends - record information about the picture (date, location, etc.) computer Skype

66. Information 350 million active users 3.5 billion pieces of content shared each month

69. Piece by piece…

70. Toolbar

71. Pages and Status Update

72. News Feed

75. Tour www.facebook.com

76. Homework Are you serious?