Thing Eighteen

OK, I am officially a social networker!  I am now on facebook and twitter.   I keep my facebook page private (I think) so I linked my twitter page into this blog.  I plan to use my twitter account for this class only.  Twitter is a great place to see "What's Happening?" 

 
J. J. & Rerun

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. 

I have been on facebook for years and pretty much use it to keep in touch with friends who have moved or who I knew a while ago.  I like how I can share pictures of my boys with family who live across the country. 
I think it is important for educators to know how social networking sites work in order to network with each other and also with their students.  Educators need to be teaching the students about technology and social networking not vice versa.  We need to use the technology available to us to our advantage. 

Twitter can be a great place to remind students of an upcoming assignment or let them know if there is a change with an assignment. 

Eighteen down and five to go!