Comments on: The Utility of Various Social Networking Tools for Archaeology http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/the-utility-of-various-social-networking-tools-for-archaeology/ A Portrait of the Archaeologist as a Young Woman. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:37:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kerstin-Bierig http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/the-utility-of-various-social-networking-tools-for-archaeology/#comment-1029 Kerstin-Bierig Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:20:27 +0000 http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-1029 Damn, that sound's so easy if you think about it. Damn, that sound’s so easy if you think about it.

]]> By: Wednesday Round Up #72 « Neuroanthropology http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/the-utility-of-various-social-networking-tools-for-archaeology/#comment-1017 Wednesday Round Up #72 « Neuroanthropology Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:11:06 +0000 http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-1017 [...] Morgan, The Utility of Various Social Networking Tools for Archaeology Middle Savagery’s comprehensive coverage and tips applies to whatever field you’re involved [...] [...] Morgan, The Utility of Various Social Networking Tools for Archaeology Middle Savagery’s comprehensive coverage and tips applies to whatever field you’re involved [...]

]]> By: mickmorrison http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/the-utility-of-various-social-networking-tools-for-archaeology/#comment-997 mickmorrison Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:44:59 +0000 http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-997 Hi Colleen, Good post, thanks. I agree with you that facebook is a useful tool for keeping in touch with colleagues and new people you meet. Unfortunately though, for me this functionality was completely undermined by those silly applications, quizzes and games you are almost constantly bombarded with. I deleted my account earlier this year because of this and some other more minor issues I had (such as the advertising!) Personally, I enjoy Twitter a great deal more because of the uncluttered interface and the ease with which you can meet completely new people without first having met them in person. It's not as popular as facebook is (at least not in Australia where I am based), however I think it will become very popular here because it is so simple. The only other social networking tool I use is Digg, which is fantastic; their rss feed for 'science' and 'news' pumps out some really good quality stories from the popular press. I share your concerns about Ning, there was an archaeology group I looked at a while ago that seemed very dodgy in my view, so I've subsequently steered clear of it. Google Wave is getting a lot of publicity at the moment, though I'm not completely sure what it is yet! Hi Colleen,

Good post, thanks. I agree with you that facebook is a useful tool for keeping in touch with colleagues and new people you meet. Unfortunately though, for me this functionality was completely undermined by those silly applications, quizzes and games you are almost constantly bombarded with. I deleted my account earlier this year because of this and some other more minor issues I had (such as the advertising!)

Personally, I enjoy Twitter a great deal more because of the uncluttered interface and the ease with which you can meet completely new people without first having met them in person. It’s not as popular as facebook is (at least not in Australia where I am based), however I think it will become very popular here because it is so simple.

The only other social networking tool I use is Digg, which is fantastic; their rss feed for ’science’ and ‘news’ pumps out some really good quality stories from the popular press. I share your concerns about Ning, there was an archaeology group I looked at a while ago that seemed very dodgy in my view, so I’ve subsequently steered clear of it. Google Wave is getting a lot of publicity at the moment, though I’m not completely sure what it is yet!

]]> By: colleenmorgan http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/the-utility-of-various-social-networking-tools-for-archaeology/#comment-995 colleenmorgan Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:58:29 +0000 http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-995 Very cool, thank you for sharing! Very cool, thank you for sharing!

]]> By: tbrock http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/the-utility-of-various-social-networking-tools-for-archaeology/#comment-993 tbrock Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:48:52 +0000 http://middlesavagery.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-993 I've used a combination of Twitter, a Facebook fan page, blog, and Flickr to communicate in a variety of ways with the public about excavations being performed in our community (in this case, at Michigan State University's campus). Since they can all be integrated together, such as Twitter updates doubling as status updates, blog entries being sent to Facebook, flickr galleries everywhere, it isn't tricky to maintain. Facebook and Twitter have been the most interesting...since I have the luxury of being within the 3G network at my sites, I am able to take photos of units, profiles, walls, and artifacts as they happen, post them on Twitter and Facebook, describe them, and interact with people who follow. I get questions, possible interpretations, and other such comments from people who aren't at the site. The director of our program follows, and makes suggestions for next steps. It has been pretty succesful thus far. http://campusarch.wordpress.com will lead you to all these fun places, if you're interested! I’ve used a combination of Twitter, a Facebook fan page, blog, and Flickr to communicate in a variety of ways with the public about excavations being performed in our community (in this case, at Michigan State University’s campus). Since they can all be integrated together, such as Twitter updates doubling as status updates, blog entries being sent to Facebook, flickr galleries everywhere, it isn’t tricky to maintain.

Facebook and Twitter have been the most interesting…since I have the luxury of being within the 3G network at my sites, I am able to take photos of units, profiles, walls, and artifacts as they happen, post them on Twitter and Facebook, describe them, and interact with people who follow. I get questions, possible interpretations, and other such comments from people who aren’t at the site. The director of our program follows, and makes suggestions for next steps. It has been pretty succesful thus far.

http://campusarch.wordpress.com will lead you to all these fun places, if you’re interested!

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