Thing # 18

Educators should know how social networking sites work because they are a great way for teachers to keep in contact with each other and network.  I have had a Facebook account for quite a while now.  I did not learn anything I didn't already know.  Even though I have a Facebook I have always liked the format of MySpace better since you can have a background and music on your page when people access it.  My favorite things about Facebook are keeping in touch with friends near and far and all of the quizzes and games available.  I do not know if I would use these social networking sites in my classroom but I would think it would be a good idea for teachers and prinicipals to use them to communicate with each other.  Principals could send reminders to teachers about certain events and announcements since so many people use Facebook these days.  Social networking could make schools more productive and keep teachers in touch with each other.