Thing #18

Ok, this was easy!! I'm already a Facebook fan and have been for over a year now.  I truly enjoy looking over my facebook and see what other people are doing.  I don't always change my post, but I "check" on others via my page.  http://www.facebook.com/ Educators need to understand social networking because the buzz words will show up in the classroom.  Teachers need to be aware of cyber bullying that can happen on such sites and be prepared to discuss their findings with (older) students, parents, and administration.  Schools could utilize such a page for connections to parents.  There can be stipulations on the side of the page stating that any inappropriate comments or actions will result in deletion.  Then the principal simple could delete the parent from the site for as long as necessary.  If the decision to "refriend" that parent has been approved then a request is sent and the parent can accept or decline.  I don't see such pages EVER going away, so knowledge is power for educators.  Saddle up and learn the ins and outs of social networking!!