Social networking is an excellent way to share information among people and get connected around the world. Facebook is just one example of a social networking platform.
Benefits using Social Networking in Schools:Students are comfortable with Facebook
Inviting atmosphere
Shared place to provide ownership to everyone
Promotes collaboration
Keeps students engaged in learning/school outside of the school day
Disadvantages of using Social Networking in schools:
Security
Responsibility of an outside link to the classroom
Bullying/Using appropriate language
Privacy Settings
Friends added to group
OnlineCollege.org offers this list of 100 ways that Teachers Should be Using Facebook in the classroom! What an excellent resource!
