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Suggestions:

For this topic, we invite you to explore and get familiar with some of the web sites that many of our patrons use.  Suggested sites are listed below, but you are also welcome to suggest sites that you have seen patrons using, or that you are interested in exploring further. 

Possible project ideas for this topic:

• Pick several sites from the list to explore, experiment with, and learn about.  Use them once a week over the course of the project, and create a handout discussing the pros and cons of each site.
• Pick a networking or game site and find a staff partner who would also like to explore your chosen site. Network with them via the site and spend time using the site weekly.  Report on your experiences via a blog or handout.  Why would someone use this site?  Are there any tips, tricks, or things to watch out for on this site?

Recommended sites:

Social Networking

Facebook http://www.facebook.com Started out with college students, now open to everyone

MySpace http://www.myspace.com  The most (in)famous social networking site

LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com  Professional networking site

Multimedia

YouTube http://www.youtube.com Post and view movies

Flickr http://www.flickr.com Photo sharing, tagging, and posting

Pandora http://www.pandora.com Personalized Music playlists

Game sites

Runescape http://www.runescape.com A free online Massively Multiplayer Online Game

Pogo http://www.pogo.com Free Internet games, mostly for grown-ups

Webkinz http://www.webkinz.com Web site game that ties in to popular plush toys

Disney http://www.disney.go.com Disney's online presence, geared toward the child and tween set

Nick Junior http://www.nickjr.com

PBS Kids http://www.pbskids.org Toddlers through early elementary school

Addicting Games http://www.addictinggames.com Online mini games for older kids / teens