In Manhattan in 2006, twenty-six-year-old Evelyn Beegan gets a job at a social network for the city's elite and sets out to recruit new members. Evelyn passes herself off as one of the chosen few with old money until her father, a class-action lawyer, is indicted for bribery. Evelyn struggles to deal with her family's scandal while keeping up appearances at work, but she will only be able to lead a double life for so long.
Explores the history, development, and power of social media today, covering popular apps, government control, political revolutions, citizen journalism, hashtags, and privacy.
The Internet can be one of the most useful tools for young learners. It can also open them up to dangerous situations and inappropriate content. This book teaches readers how to use the Internet responsibly. It addresses relevant issues, including social networking, online gaming, and cyber bullying. Through age-appropriate text, readers will learn how to avoid strangers and keep their personal information safe. Tell Me More boxes give advice for complicated online situations. Color photographs and a detailed glossary support the text. Supplemental websites provide opportunities for further research.
Presents a biography of Mark Zuckerberg, covering his early years, the founding of Facebook, and the ongoing development of Facebook as it became the largest social networking site in the world. Includes a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a list of additional resources.
A collection of opposing essays discussing issues related to social networking sites. Includes eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and other resources.
Discusses social media as virtual communities such as Facebook and Twitter; gives a brief history, how to use social media to connect with friends or generate an income, and cautions about how to avoid bullying and other negative consequences.
A guide to help teachers and librarians use Web 2.0 and social networking tools in the K-12 classroom, featuring in-depth descriptions of each tool, classroom examples with screen shots of websites, and practical unit plans illustrating the use of Web 2.0 in content-area curricula.
