Virtual Communities. By Kirsty Hawthorn
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Virtual Communities.
By Kirsty Hawthorn
“A network of people with mutual interests who
interact in a conceptual space.”
Rheingold,H. The Virtual Community 1993.
901 million users per month $350 million
2012
Microsoft bought for $8.5Billion in 2011
$972 million in 2012
What is Second Life?Second Life is a 3D world where everyone you see is a real person and every
place you visit is built by people just like you.
Boyd, D (2008) defines social networking sites as web based services which allow users to;
1.Construct an identity and profile within a bounded system2.Create a list of users who they share a common interest with3.Ability to view connections of themselves and others within the system
10/01/2013 - 11:30:06The Health Service Executive aims to cut 4,000 staff this year as part of its plans to make savings of €721m, it was announced today.
Overcrowding making conditions “almost unbearable” in Galway hospital – INMO
Summary
1. What is a Virtual Community?
2. How is our idea of community changing?
3. How can a virtual community be used effectively?
• HSE• Surveys/research• Support groups
Questions and Answers
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