Social Networking Applications for Schools and Colleges

Social network sites such as My Space, Facebook, and Youtube have attracted millions of users, many of whom have integrated these sites into their daily practices. There are hundreds of Social network sites, with various technological affordances, supporting a wide range of interests and practices. However, the impact of Social network sites is increasingly pervasive, with activities ranging from economic and marketing to social and educational. The aim of the paper to focus on the benefits of applying the social networking technologies in Education Institutes.