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 Bookkmarking
Allows users to link and organize websites and resources
Media Sharing
Allows users to upload and share various types of media
Collaborative Information & Wikis
Allows users to add and edit information in a community database
Ratings & Review Sites
Allows users to rate and review goods and services