Elgg-Social+Network+Software

=**[|ELGG]**= =**ReadWriteWeb**= //Written by [|Steve O'Hear] and edited by Richard MacManus.//

[|Elgg - social network software for education]
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**Strengths**

 * Free Download
 * Easy to create social network (external or internal)
 * Advanced Plug-ins to include custom features
 * Constant Updates and Upgrades to software
 * Advanced privacy and access control

**Weaknesses**

 * Default memory settings may need to be changed to increase upload file size
 * Software must be downloaded on a server
 * Difficult for beginners

**Opportunities**

 * Free software download
 * Create your own social networking site (personal, commercial, educational)
 * Name Recognition by becomming an ELGG supporter
 * Create your own custom web blog page

**Threats**

 * Constant checking for inappropriate material

**Ideas for the Classroom**

 * Create a safe social network for your classroom