Social Networking

Social networking is the ability to communicate with others via an internet connection. The act of communicating could be for staying in touch with high school and/or college friends, the possibility of discovering new friendships/acquaintances, a new career move, or simply sharing information about yourself or venting about issue(s) in hopes of getting advice or assistance in return.

I think social networking can only be an asset for education. If the correct guidelines, rules, regulations, and an AUP agreement is stated up front. In order for students and all involved to understand what will and will not be tolerated. The site would be most beneficial for grades 7th and up. It would allow students to get homework help when at home, since when you use the phone you only get one on one help, with the site, you would get a variety of input, from many students, and even the teacher. The networking site could also be used to turn in assignments, for the teacher to distribute assignments back (Go Green - paperless), and for discussions or learning new information.

It would be helpful if a computer lab is available and the teacher was sick, she could hold discussions for the students and they log in and learn, as long as there was adult supervision, and if the teacher were well enough to carry on the discussion/lesson.