1. Set up an account with Twitter or Facebook (if you don't already have one) and post the link to your profile in your blog. If you are uncomfortable using your real name, use an alias. While on Facebook, be sure to join the College of Education Facebook page so you can keep up with everything that is going on in and around the Claxton building!
My facebook link is HERE and my twitter link is HERE.
2. Search for schools, teachers, authors or people you know and add them to your friends list.
(I did this with facebook but elected not to do so with my twitter)
3. Write a blog post about your experience that addresses these questions. Why is it important that educators know how social networking works? What new insights did you gain about these popular sites? What did you like or dislike about each of the sites you explored? Which site had the most useful features? Can you see a classroom or school application for any of these sites?
My experience with twitter and facebook came long before this project. They are fun social networking/media sites to catch up with friends, gather information, share information, and much more. I gained new insight in that I'm now beginning to realize just how effectively I can use these tools to my advantage.
A classroom/school application that I have in mind would be making a Facebook Profile as a teacher that students could 'like'. It would have the syllabus, class schedule, other information available. Plus, if students needed help, they could write on the facebook wall and I would try my best to help. The same goes for twitter! (Though I found Facebook had the most features)
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