ITC213 Social Networking (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The popular social networking applications have changed the landscape for communication and the way that we learn and do business. Social software is being adopted for educational and business use and is valuable in supporting new learning and work experiences with the emphasis on collaborative spaces led by blogs, podcasts and wikis.
This subject introduces students to social and technology issues as participants in social networks and various online communities, and provides a focus for discussion and application of social networking within students' workplace environments. Students will explore various cognitive frameworks used in social networks, virual worlds and online communities. Students will learn the principles underpinning the design and building of workgroup specific infrastructures to support successful workflow and human interaction.
This subject requires regular and compulsory student collaboration with others using social networking applications and virtual communities.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC213
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed subject ITC510
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
understand the technology and principles behind effective use of social networking;
understand the need for a multidisciplinary approach to learning and workflow within social networks and online communities;
work effectively to develop a collaborative use of social networks;
demonstrate their understanding of the issues, current models and future trends linked to the personal, business and educational use of social networking ;
analyse the use of social netwoking in business, government and education; and
demonstrate their understanding of the processes required to design, build, use and evaluate social network applications, tools, services and online communities.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Social Networking
- Online communities
- Social intelligence, cognition and identity management
- Virtual Worlds and Augmented Reality
- Personal Learning Networks (PLN)
- Usability, Socialbility and Sustainablity
- Social Networking Schemas
- Case Studies in Business and Government
- Social Networking models and trends
- Social Network Analysis
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.