Thing 18

I think that it is important for educators to know how to work social networking sights because lots of the teachers and students use them.  I have been asked over Facebook several times if I could substitute teach for a teacher.  It is an easier and faster way to communicate.  If you do not have someone’s number or email, a teacher can simply message them over Facebook. I did not gain any new information with either site since I use them every day already.  One thing I dislike on the Facebook pages is the time line.  I do not like the layout it gives each one of the pages.  I think that Facebook has more useful features.  On Facebook anyone can post pictures or write how they are feeling.  I also like how Facebook has apps that you can explore.  I personally do not use any of them, but they are helpful for some.  A teacher could also make a Facebook page for her classroom.  My APSU 1000 teacher set up a private Facebook page for all of the students to communicate easily.  We could post questions we had for her or even the class.  It was also helpful if she cancelled classes. 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/alyssa.tobin.5