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Introduction
The assessment for Social Software (Int 1) is shown below

Assessment 1 - Test

 * describe the origins and characteristics of social software
 * describe the main types of social software and their applications
 * select appropriate social software tools for use in specific circumstances

Assessment 2 - Impact of digital technology
Identify four digital techniologies which have had an impact on society For each of the four digital technologies you have identified, describe how it has affected society (e.g. impact on work, education, leisure, social interaction)

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Assessment 3 (part 1) - Use Various Types of Social Software
Provide evidence that you have used three different types of social software by completing any **three** of the following assessment tasks:
 * Chat & Instant Messaging
 * Social Bookmarking
 * Wikis
 * Blogs
 * Social Shopping
 * Online photo sharing
 * Forums & Newsgroups
 * Email

Assessment 3 (part 2) - Review of Social Software
You must complete a review for **each of the three** social software resources you have submitted as evidence above. The review should evaluate the following criteria:
 * using the site safely
 * up-to-date content
 * communication
 * collaboration?

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