The Power of Social Networking (2009)
Louisiana Public Square
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-05-27
Duration: 00:56:50
Subjects: Filmed panel discussions | Internet | Online social networks | Social media | Technology | Education | Internet -- Security measures | Internet fraud | Privacy, Right of | Internet marketing | Facebook (Electronic resource) | Twitter | Second Life (Web site) | Interpersonal relations | Political participation
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Freeman, Craig Host
- Bush, Charles Photographer
- Crews, Keith Photographer
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Photographer
- Fourrier, Clay Photographer
- Woods, Virnado Photographer
- Fontenot, Jodie Director
- LaFleur, Donna Director
- Gautreaux, Kevin Producer
- Godoy, Al Producer
- Williams, Autumn Interviewee
- Chaney, Paul Interviewee
- Alexander, Taylor Interviewee
- Hilbun, Joel Interviewee
- Picard, Derrick Interviewee
- Ford, Monica Interviewee
- Wu Song, Felicia Interviewee
- Craft, Deborah Speaker
- Barfield, Marilyn Speaker
- Bennett, Ben Speaker
- Cretini, Eric Speaker
- Holmes, David Speaker
- Cheramie, Chris Speaker
- Maverick, Anne Speaker
- Guzman, Dawn Speaker
- Brown, Julia Speaker
- Bourghs, Joseph Speaker
- Batson, Andy Speaker
- Fakouri, Patricia Speaker
- L'Herisson, Sandra Speaker
- Whittenberg, Dan Speaker
- Joseph, Mary Speaker
- Xenos, Michael Panelist
- Breaux, Whitney Panelist
- Abshire, Sheryl Panelist
- Schwarz, Andrew Panelist
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Public Square” from May 27, 2009, features a discussion between the panelists and audience members on the impact of the Internet and social media on society. The panelists are: Dr. Michael Xenos, Associate Professor at the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication; Whitney Breaux, Blogger and Political Campaigner; Dr. Sheryl Abshire, Technology Coordinator for the Calcasieu Parish School District; and Dr. Andrew Schwarz, Associate Professor at the LSU College of Business. They discussed: why people use social networking sites; the trustworthiness of information on the Internet; the effect of social media on people’s personal interactions and their privacy; the impact of the Internet and social media in the areas of education, political engagement, and marketing; and the importance of Internet security. Host: Beth CourtneyHost: Craig Freeman