thing #18

facebook

For many years now I have been using Facebook and Twitter. I have found that social networking cites can be very helpful, but at the same time very hurtful. Teachers need to know actually what students use networking sites for. Students will sometimes abuse other students through cyber bulling, or even share information to other schools. By sharing information I'm talking about the possibility of a student notifying other students in different schools of possible drug searches. Both Twitter and Facebook are great social networking sites that millions of people use. There are, however, many issues that can come out of this. There are so many different things that you can do on Facebook. It almost seems like a hybrid sort of website. I have found that many people not only socialize with long lost friends, but also play many different games available. I do not like the possibility for strangers to have access to your account unless you jump through many loops to alter your security. As for Twitter, this website is just a way to let everyone know what you are thinking or doing without having to read pages of posts about video games. One thing that I do not like about Twitter is the fact that is you make your profile private no one is able to re-tweet anything you say. Since I do not want just any person adding me on Twitter I have set my profile to private, but I do not mind if one of my friends re-tweets something I say. I could see having a Facebook page for each of your classes as a good idea. This way students could talk to one another about homework, tests, and projects. This would also be great for the teacher to inform students of upcoming events.