This learning object "The Issues of Social Networking Tools" is designed to introduce some of the issues of the use of social networking tools to a diverse group of international students.This learning object was developed by Sirje Virkus & Juan Machin within the Information and Knowledge Management Module of the Digital Library Learning Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Course at the Institute of Information Studies of Tallinn University.

This learning object has 16 hours of study time and it consists of:

Text-based and multimedia-based study materials

• Study Guide
• Assignments
• References
• Useful Links

Technical Requirements: no special software is required, only a flash player plugin for your favorite web browser (download Adobe Flash Player) is needed.

This Learning Object consists of the following topics: Introduction The Web 2.0 Concept The Use of Social Networks in Education Studying Social Networking Use and Perceptions The Issues of Social Networking Tools