Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Social Media Stats

According to the article below, more adults are connecting online for both personal and professional reasons. How can we use this technology to promote learning?

PEW Research Observes:
75% of online adults 18-24 have a profile on a social network site
57% of online adults 25-34 have a profile on a social network
30% of online adults 35-44 have one
19% of online 45 to 54 year olds have a profile
10% of online 55 to 64 year olds have a profile
7% of online adults 65 and older have a profile

Check it out: http://www.socialcomputingmagazine.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=638