Facebook!
Social networking through Facebook is something that I have done for a while, and truly enjoy. I was in my undergrad when Facebook first came out and was only available to students with college email addresses. Facebook has changed a lot since its inception and I think it is important for teachers to know just how much social networking is a part of the lives of students today. Social networking has the ability to be a great resource for reaching students and supporting their learning, but it can also have negative influences via bullying or inappropriate student-teacher communication.
I like Facebook for its social aspect, but I would be hesitant to use it for my class. Although you can create a class Facebook page, it is also linked to the social aspects of Facebook and I want to keep clear lines between my personal life and my professional life. Students just don't need to know everything about me. I know I can put security settings to keep students from being able to find my profile, but I just don't want to take the risk. I would much rather create a classroom blog or wiki that is specifically designed for educational purposes. I did not sign up for a Twitter account because I absolutely do not want one. I understand that it can be used in a positive way for the classroom, but I just don't have any use for it and would rather not create another social media account.
No comments:
Post a Comment