Holistic Education Modules 2013-14

Societal Skills

SOCIAL NETWORKING

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Objective: To introduce the concept of social networking

To divide audience into groups and allow interaction

Time duration:7mins Method:

1. Select images based on the number of groups to be formed. Example if five groups have to be formed then select five images 2. Tear every image based on the number of members in each group 3. Shuffle all the torn bits of the images together 4. Give the participants a glimpse of all the images. Request them to pick up a piece 5. Now the participants are to find the rest of the pieces which are with different members. This helps them to interact and find their group
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CONCEPT

Social networks have been the core of human society A network refers to a set of relations between objects

friendship, love, money, power, ideas and sometimes it even cause mental sickness.
Networking is an activity or process

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Networking is one of the buzz words today

World Wide Web exists for the main purpose of making connections
Public networking sites like Face book, Orkut, Linkedin, Flickr and YouTube It refers to Web of relationships in societies

FACTS:

Face book claims that 50% of active users log in to the site each day Twitter now has 75 million users account LinkedIn has over 50 million members world wide Facebook currently has in excess of 350 million active users on global basis Flickr now host more than 4 billion images More than 35 million Facebook users update their status each day Photo uploads to Facebook have increased by more than 100% The average number of tweets per day was over 27.3 million at the end of last year The average number of tweets per hour was around 1.3 million More than 250 Facebook applications have over a million combined users each month
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In a business setting, these activities include sharing or searching for information, knowledge and expertise as well as the more purposeful behavior of collaboration Though collaboration and social networking are two different terms, it is often understood that social networking contributes to collaborations

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Activity :

Objective: To understand how individuals develop their social network To identify the bases for networks

Time duration: 5mins

Method: 1.Cut different colored yarn into varying lengths 2.Tie yarn together end to end, alternating the colors. Roll the yarn into a ball. Sit in a circle 3.Randomly select one person and ask that person to start a story 4.Then the first person has to pass the yarn ball to the other person sitting in a circle 5.From the second person story has to continue 6.Each person can be given 2 chances to participate in story telling 7. Keep passing the ball of yarn around as the colors change, until the ball of yarn is completely unraveled. The last person ends the story
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CHARACTERISTICS:
Networks are dynamic and stable A social network is the web of relationships that connect people together which is an outcome of the networking behavior Propinquity Homophily

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TYPES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS

I Virtual networks: Blogs Social networking services/Social media Community building services II Non-Virtual networks: Religious centers Forums Communities Unions/Political Organizations Recreational clubs

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Activity:
Objective: To make them aware about the avenues available within the campus for networking To enable them to develop networks within the campus Time duration: 5-7mins Steps: 1. Ask students to identify and name the social networking opportunities available in the campus other than online networking sites 2. Discuss on the benefits of developing such networks

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Cont CSA NCC Industrial visits Village trips Fests Conference/seminars/workshops News Forum Sports LMS Recreational centres Cultural Day

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TYPES OF SOCIAL NETWORKERS :

Alpha socializers Attention seekers Followers Faithfulls Functionals

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Activity: Social Interaction Checklist

Objective: To determine participants need for social interaction and strengths.

Supplies: Copies of activity found on next two pages and one pencil for each participant

Time duration: 5mins

Method: 1.Explain purpose of activity and Pass out supplies 2.Require participants to check off the appropriate answer for each statement. Tally scores. Score 2 point for each always, 1 point for each some and 0 points for never

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Discussion Questions: 1. Which section did you check always the most: Social activities, social skills or benefits of social interaction? 2. Which social activities are you interested in doing? 3.What did you learn about yourself from this activity? 4. Why is it important to participate in social activities? 5. What are the consequences of isolating yourself from other people? 6. Nobody is perfect. Which social skill or skills on the checklist could you make the most improvement?
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Activity:
Methodology: Discussions Objective:
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identify the reasons behind networking To analyse the pros and cons of networking Time duration:8-10 mins

Topic: Why do students choose to network online?

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BENEFITS:

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Access to information from diverse sources and clusters Develops the intellectual capacity Career/ Professional Growth Allows individuals to discuss ideas, post news, ask questions and share links Building strong relationship with clients Social capital mobility benefits Source of entertainment Psychological benefit i.e. sharing with friends, giving vent to pent up frustrations Facilitates open communication Provides an opportunity to widen business contacts or professional networks
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Party" or event listings and other information that communicates the "pulse" of a campus culture Opportunity to create a positive self-image Provides an opportunity for reference check of individuals Access to diverse groups of ones interest (Blogs, religious or social groups) Joining social cause Social awareness ( e.g. Save Tiger campaign on face book) Enables families and friends to stay connected through chats and other mediums Correspondence to virtually anyone from anywhere is possible

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Activity: Social Interaction crossword Puzzle

Objective: To increase familiarization of social interaction vocabulary Supplies: One copy of activity found on next page and one pencil for each participant Time duration:7mints

Method: Explain purpose of activity. Pass out supplies. Require participants to complete crossword puzzle independently. Answer questions aloud as part of group at end of session
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Answers:
DOWN 1.SHARE 3.SMILE 4.SPACE 5.HELP 8.SAYING 10.TALK 11.TURNS

13.RULES
15.KIND ACROSS 2.HONEST 4.SOFT 6.EYES 7.LISTEN 9.PATIENT 12. FRIENDS

14. SPEAK

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Limitations/Disadvantages

Not always productive Undesirable social interaction Time consuming Increases the risk of people falling prey to online scams that seem genuine, resulting in data or identity theft The most concerning aspect of social networking platforms is that they encourage people to share personal information. Even the most cautious and well-meaning individuals can give away information they should not

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Opens up the possibility for hackers to commit fraud

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Cyber stalking Cyber bullying Trolling Malware/ Virus attacks Gaming addiction Health Problems Low level of personal interactions Inferiority complex (less friends = low confidence) Psychological problems Misuse of information /Pictures shared between friends Low level of physical exercise/play in children Access to inappropriate online content

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Loss of job opportunities

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MEASURES:

Evaluate your social networking account and postings Share profile and photos only with friends Ignore harassing or rude comments Never meet with someone you only know online

Use privacy setting

Do not post private information, including your cell phone number, home address, class schedule, social plans, etc. Do not post anything that might be embarrassing to you Google your name to see how your name or identity is being used.
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