Social Networking! I was wondering if APSU 23 Things was ever going to get to addressing this topic. Sites like Facebook and Twitter are being heavily used by the American public. Almost one in every two people have a Facebook account. Students use these sites heavily. Not only would it be important to include in classroom lessons, but I think the main benefit of instructors having a social networking account is to keep up-to-date on the new technology that is being used by students. Facebook came out after I graduated High School, but before that, many students had MySpace accounts. Instead of using that for instructional purposes, the instructors tried to limit the usage. Understanding that these sites are not make for instructional purpose, a teacher can effectively use them for it.
One way I think a teacher can effectively use Facebook for instruction would be creating a 'group' on the site. This will allow instructors to upload assignments, pictures, videos, or discussions with the students. Most students use social networking religiously and keeping school close to them, even at home, will possibly keep the students more engaged in the classroom. It would also help with keeping teachers to be "cool".
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