Social Networking

I have struggled with the social networking assignment. I tend to search a lot for something that would interest me. Most of the times the network was created, but never used. In other instances you have to be invited to join. Finally, I found something on non-violent communication, but I was more interested in how non-violent communication is used in institutions. This Ning site is more politically oriented, but I subscribed to it to check it out for a while. I also ask for an invitation to a network that is based on fly fishing in Alaska.

A concern I am starting to have is the amount of information I giving about myself. I also started to think about why do I need a social network via Web2.0. I already have many local social networks. So, how will this exercise help me teach students and make the world a better place?

Jeff