Online Communities are sites where people with similar interests can communicate with each other, learn, and contribute. Contribution is the defining factor of an online community.
Sites in this category must be strictly for teens. They must be sites where young people can interact with each other and "leave their mark" on the site. Sites that offer clubs, give kids a chance to write reviews, and sites that offer free home pages are good examples of online communities. However, just offering one of these things doesn't make a site a community. Sites for this category will be carefully screened and must meet the criteria of a community.
An interactive site, aiming to offer a positive alternative to the much publicized violence, and destructive behaviour in high schools. Uses Flash. www.iamnext.com
This site is to help youth protect themselves and others from the criminal world. Programs such as mentors, educating and youth patrols are involved. www.ycwa.org
Youth community portal by teens and for teens. Features education, relationships advice, literature, games, software, gadgets, expressions, contests, and bulletin boards. www.xfresh.com/v4/default.asp
Web community for college students, high school students, and teens. Information, entertainment, and many interactive areas for students to meet other students. www.studentcenter.org
Connects teenagers with careers by allowing them to interact with career professionals though live, interactive Internet webcasts. Provides free help with career planning and college information. www.streamingfuture.com