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Figuring out Web 2.0

Social networking, social bookmarking, and how to develop an online identity

Figuring out Web 2.0
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WHEN Wednesday, June 4, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE University Settlement, 273 Bowery (at Houston), New York, NY 10002

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

The web is no longer just a place to look up information and email friends. With the growing popularity of Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social networking sites, how do you know which site to post your information on? How much should you reveal? How do you best utilize what these sites have to offer?

This seminar is about understanding the forces that are reshaping the online world and what you need to know to keep up with the changing media landscape. Learn quick tips, story ideas, and much more.

In this seminar, you will learn about:

  • Web 2.0 -- what the fuss is all about
  • The best practices for using Facebook
  • Social bookmarking and how it's changing the online world
  • New websites that can change your online life

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Instructor Bio

Sree Sreenivasan's Courses

Figuring out Web 2.0 – New York (Seminar on June 4)

Sree Sreenivasan
Sree Sreenivasan is a leading technology expert and WNBC-TV's tech reporter. He is also Dean of Student Affairs at Columbia University's journalism school, where he runs the new media program. His tech reports can be seen on Thursday mornings at 6:20 am and Monday evenings at 5:20 on Channel 4. He previously spent six years as WABC's Tech Guru. His work explaining technology has appeared in The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Rolling Stone, and Popular Science (where he was a member of the "Geek Chorus"). In March 2004, Newsweek magazine named him one of the 20 most influential South Asians in the nation. More on him at http://www.sree.net.

Testimonials


Having seen Sree's segments on TV, it was refreshing to see that he is equally at ease in a classroom setting as he is front of the cameras. Sree is energetic and personable. He has a gift for explaining things in a way that makes sense to all, regardless of the level of expertise. -- Debra Williams

"Sree Sreenivasan's course on blogs was extremely insightful and packed full of so much useful information that it's going to take me days to get through it all! He kept the course going at a rapid-fire pace without leaving anyone behind. I highly recommend this course, even if you think you know all you need to know about blogs." -- Taylor Morris
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