Social Networking and Web 2
Social networking is a comparatively new phenomenon that has exploded onto the scene, and into the psyches of many students, with little warning to the older generations. Parents and teachers alike need to be able to understand more of what it means in the lives of students; and what the benefits and potential threats are. To meet this need,we have created a webzine that explores students' social networking habits, and considers some of the social issues surrounding social networking.
Web 2 is a way to help people stay in touch. What this often means is that people are social networking. A social network is a social structure made up of individuals called nodes. These people are connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendships, dislikes, relationships and even beliefs.
Meet the Team
Team New Zealand: Wellington East Girls' College
Nileesha Parbhu
I go to Wellington East Girls' College and am a year 10 student. I love to play hockey, spend time with friends and family and cook. I take Information Technology and I am enjoying this new project as it is interesting and different.
Janoo Patel
I go to WEGC and am a year 10 student. I love Art and I play netball. I take Information Technology and really enjoy it. My other subjects are Maths, English, Science, Social Studies, PE, Health, Graphics and Art. I love bollywood dancing and watching cricket. I like hanging with my friends, watching movies, listening to music and social networking on facebook and MSN.
Team Australia: Warrandyte High School
Curtlie Keeshan
Hi my name is Curtlie Keeshan and I am a 16 year old student attending in Australia. There are seven members in my family including myself. In my spare time I like to make films. My favourite colour is green and my favourite food is chicken curry and pizza. I enjoy listening to any type of music but I hate sport. This year my options are: VET Multimedia, Photography, Visual Commutation and Design, English, Science and PE.
Sean Anderson
Hello my name is Sean Anderson. I am 16 years old and I go to Warrandyte High School. The subjects I am taking this year are: Math, English, Humanities, Science, VET Multimedia, Office and Materials. There are five members in my family. In my spare time I like to watch TV, play on the computer and play sport. My favourite sports are AFL, soccer and cricket. I dislike lots of work, really cold weather, training in the rain and waking up early. My favourite colour is blue and my favourite food is pizza, hamburgers and chips.