Wow! I've heard so much about My Space and then Facebook came along. I couldn't believe it when I received two requests on my email to join Facebook so I could see my friends' photos. So I was able to kill three birds with one Facebook page! I enjoyed signing up and filling out my profile. Then I went through several lists to add friends and family members to my page. I'm really grateful for this assignment.
I feel educators need to know the good and bad about social networking. Then they can watch for signs from their students and try to head off disasters. On the other hand, it is a good way to bridge generation gaps. When younger people see that you are willing to learn "their" technology, they are willing to open up to you more.
What I liked about Facebook is:
the ability to IM
find people you've lost track of
safety features
My Space does not have the safety features that Facebook has.
Some classrooms could use these tools, though precaution would have to be exercised.
About Me
- Cindy Doxey
- Half my life in California and half in Tennessee. Love teaching. Married for 23 years. Two great sons, one daughter-in-law.
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