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NETWORK
A group of people or organizations
that are closely connected and that
work with each other.

A network is the group of people

with whom we interact everyday.
NETWORK
Our human existence and
relationships are nested in both
local and global networks that
constitute meaning and action. In
an increasingly interconnected
world, we can understand ourselves
only to the extent that we
understand others.
Understanding
Local Networks
Why and how are
we connected?
 Main Ideas
• Collaboration is a skill to survive
in the 21st century world.
• It is imperative to discover roles
in an interdependent connection.
• The 21st century world brings
enormous challenges in the way
people see their connections to
others.
What are the local networks?
• There are certain institutions and
groups which form relationships
not only for connectedness but
for specific reasons such as
exchange of information and
services.

What are these institutions?

 FAMILY SCHOOL

SOCIAL MEDIA PEERS

GOVERNMENT
CHURCH
 FAMILY
• This basic unit of the society helps in the
development of well-adjusted, functional and
socially healthy individuals. Researchers Nancy
G. Guerra and Catherine P. Bradshaw stated in
their 2008 study that there are "core
competencies for positive youth development,"
which includes a positive sense of self, self-
Control, good decision-making skills, and pro-
social connectedness which basically
encompasses one's moral system of belief.
 SCHOOL
• This social institution is an individual's
second home. This institution is
expected to hasten social change
through formal learning.
Governments utilize the school to
achieve aspirations as it is where the
society can extract people who
can engage in science and the arts for
productive labor.
 CHURCH
• The religious institution which creates
a network among people specifically
among believers to achieve social
control.
• The teaching of morality and religious
laws allow the strengthening of
relationships among people in the
community to spearhead activities
that promote cultural engagement as
well as community
programs
GOVERNMENT
• This agency is a political institution that
was established to unify people
through efficient leadership.
• The government as an agency connects
the citizenry to the rest of the world by
carrying out the promotion of rights and
privileges.
• As the central authority, these
institutions preserve and protect internal
and external tranquility to ensure
healthy relations among its peoples and
the rest of the world.
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Social media as a social institution is
comprised of a structured
communication channels.
• The social networks for local media
provide immense opportunities
and wider activities beyond one's space.
Social media creates online social
networks by connecting an individual
user with varied significant individuals
and groups thereby creating networks
 PEERS
• Human beings are in nature social
animals. Individuals spend a lot of time
with their social and primary group
which suggests that peer relationships
are important and influential in their
engagements.
• Building relationships with peers
possessing the skills critical for societal
needs can determine the future and
culture of this generation. Social
connectedness is necessary to ensure
survival in this complex world.
 The relationship of the
individual and the institution
is crucial in the survival of the
society. Institutions were
created by the individuals
themselves to establish
control and regulation to
human activities.
Social Network
WE ARE INTO THE WORLD OF SOCIAL NETWORKING. THERE IS NO
ESCAPING IT. GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN AN EVENT PASS UNNOTICED.
EVERYTHING NOW IS DISCLOSED IN ANY SOCIAL NETWORK AND STAYS ON
IT.
Which of the following social networks do you have an
account? What are your reasons for using it?
Social Media vs Social Network
Social Media Social Network
▪ is a platform for broadcasting
information ▪is a platform for communicating with one
another
▪users create online communities to share
information, ideas, personal messages, ▪the creation and maintenance of personal
and other content (as videos) and business relationships especially online
▪is an avenue that allows you to broadcast ▪Social networking is the use of Internet-
your message to an audience based social media sites to stay connected
▪Social Media allows you to broadcast your with friends, family, colleagues, customers,
message as broad or specific you wish to or clients. Social Networking is how you
be. Social Networking is the process of utilize Social Media.
opening a dialogue and build
relationships.
 Advantages of Social Media Networks
1. Staying connected
2. Finding people with common
interest
3. Invaluable promotional tool
4. Information spreads incredibly fast
5. Helps in catching and convicting
criminals
Disadvantages of Social
Network
1. Perpetuates false and unreliable
information
2. Causing more relationship
problems
3. Cyberbullying
4. Used to profile and discriminate in
the job world
5. The addiction is real
Main Ideas
▪ Social networks provide enormous help to
humanity.
▪Social networks have changed the way people
live.
▪The world faces many challenges in the 21st
century due to the drawbacks social networks
bring.