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Social networking is being used by teachers for professional development by allowing them to connect with each other to share resources and ask questions. While some initially doubted students would use blogs and social media for educational purposes, it has been shown to be an effective way for students to discuss subjects like math. Teachers use Twitter to get instant recommendations for educational websites. While students cannot join some social media sites due to age restrictions, teachers can still use them to take virtual field trips. Schools must ensure they follow laws protecting student privacy online like COPPA which bars under 13s from many websites. If schools block social media, they miss opportunities to teach students responsible online behavior.

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Social Networking Goes to School Miss Wipawee Buaphan ID: 551020803111 TESOL
With social networking allowing teachers to connect one-to-one and one-to-many, they have the professional development that they really desire. Steven W. Anderson Instructional Technologist Clemmons Middle School
The idea that kids would post blog items on solving linear equations was treated as a laughable concept by the adults before the project launched, # Shawn Gross The managing director for Digital Millennial Consulting, an educational technology firm based in Arlington, Va.
On Twitter, Anderson says, hes constantly being pointed to different Web sites and applications that can aid teachers. And if a teacher has a question or needs a recommendation for a site. Twitter can help with instant suggestions.
Teacher Shelly Terrell, who writes the blog Teacher Reboot Camp, says cant visit that world with her students, since users are required to be at least 18 years old, she says the virtual field trips can be beneficial for teachers, particularly in experiencing other countries.
Schools also need to pay close attention to federal laws like the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. or COPPA, which seeks to protect childrens privacy and bars most children under 13 from participating in many websites.
If you dont take that golden opportunity to teach students about the responsibility of using these things, you lose a teachable moment, she says. If schools block them, theyre preventing students from learning the skills they need to know.

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Social networking goes to school

  • 1. Social Networking Goes to School Miss Wipawee Buaphan ID: 551020803111 TESOL
  • 2. With social networking allowing teachers to connect one-to-one and one-to-many, they have the professional development that they really desire. Steven W. Anderson Instructional Technologist Clemmons Middle School
  • 3. The idea that kids would post blog items on solving linear equations was treated as a laughable concept by the adults before the project launched, # Shawn Gross The managing director for Digital Millennial Consulting, an educational technology firm based in Arlington, Va.
  • 4. On Twitter, Anderson says, hes constantly being pointed to different Web sites and applications that can aid teachers. And if a teacher has a question or needs a recommendation for a site. Twitter can help with instant suggestions.
  • 5. Teacher Shelly Terrell, who writes the blog Teacher Reboot Camp, says cant visit that world with her students, since users are required to be at least 18 years old, she says the virtual field trips can be beneficial for teachers, particularly in experiencing other countries.
  • 6. Schools also need to pay close attention to federal laws like the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. or COPPA, which seeks to protect childrens privacy and bars most children under 13 from participating in many websites.
  • 7. If you dont take that golden opportunity to teach students about the responsibility of using these things, you lose a teachable moment, she says. If schools block them, theyre preventing students from learning the skills they need to know.