The Place of Social Networks in Social Transformation, Technological and Educational Relationships

In this research, the impact of technology on this process has been highlighted following the idea of social change and the phases reached by mankind. Social changes are then dealt with and the circumstances that arise via interaction between the three ideas are articulated in the framework of education, which has a link with technology. The ideas of distant education and e-learning that have been developed are described and the capabilities and impacts of social networking and social media -this links the virtual and real world through Web 2.0- are taken into account on individuals and society. Positive improvements can be made using the potential of social networks in the social changes, technology and education triangle but, if certain matters are ignored, such potential might damage them.