Based on: Bower, M., & Torrington, J. (2020). Typology of free web-based learning technologies (2020). EDUCAUSE digital library. https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/4/typology-of-free-web-based-learning-technologies
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Social networking systems enable users to sharing photos and videos, post text-thoughts and run polls via their personalized profile pages. They can be used to help students share content, provide feedback and trouble-shooting support to one another, and harvest perceptions via comments and voting activities.
| Facebook (http://facebook.com) | most well-renowned social networking site |
| Class Dojo (https://www.classdojo.com) | offers a safe and education oriented social networking platform that includes parents and administrators |
| Fakebook (http://www.classtools.net/FB/home-page) | provides another educational alternatives |
| Twiducate (https://www.livelingua.com/twiducate/login.php) | GONE? provides another educational alternatives |
| Research Gate (http://researchgate.net) | supports social networking and information sharing for academics |
| Academia (http://academia.edu) | supports social networking and information sharing for academics |