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Name: Reggie Ryan
From: Illinois
Bio: Teach technology at the middle and community college level.
Area of Expertise: Technology Developer/Administrator
Topic: Getting, Sharing Information
Headline: Communities will build momentum
Nutshell: People will socialize and identify more with online communities as the internet's reach extends across political, social and religious boundaries.
Vision:Online membership to virtual communities will increase dramatically. Today’s teenagers will identify more with online culture than that which is around them. The instant gratification, online bullying and constant connectivity means more people will socialize online than ever before.
Marketing, commerce and education will move quickly to take advantage of this vast market, with products and services to match.
Date Submitted: April 18, 2005
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