Using Social Media

Social media tools have become an integral part of our school, work and home life. The list below describes the different types of social media and provides some popular examples of each. Today, many social media tools incorporate features from several of the different categories below.

 

Type:

Description/Purpose:

Examples:


Social Network

Allows users connect with each other by setting up profiles and groups.

FacebookLinkedInGoogle+Myspace


Blogs & Microblogs

Online forums for posting writing, information, or short snippets of information (microblog) for readers or subscribers

BloggerTumblrWordPressTwitter


Social News

Allows users to post news items that are ranked based on popularity

RedditDiggFlipboardNewsvine


Social Bookkmarking

Allows users to link and organize websites and resources

PinterestDeliciousSymbalooWanelo,StumbleUpon


Media Sharing

Allows users to upload and share various types of media

YouTubeInstagramFlikrDropboxGoogle DrivedeviantART


Virtual World & Gaming

Allows users to create online personas to communicate and compete with other users

SimsHabboGaia


Collaborative Information & Wikis

Allows users to add and edit information in a community database

WikipediaYahoo AnswersWikiMedia


Ratings & Review Sites

Allows users to rate and review goods and services

YelpGoodReadsTripAdvisor

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