Facebook

=**Facebook**= In this assignment, we commented on articles Harold posted to his Facebook about social media in the classroom. Also, we participated in a discussion about Facebook's role in the classroom. We were to show our comments, posts, and replies here.













Facebook Discussion

After examining Facebook as a tool for education, I can see where it would have a place in education. While it is blocked in many schools, I think it would be a very useful tool for connecting students, parents, and teachers. Teachers can use it as a tool to keep parents and students updated on events going on in the classroom and the school. Also, students can interact with one another while doing projects or homework. It's a very easy way to stay connected.
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 * Reflection:** My overall opinion of this assignment is positive. I think if Facebook is used properly it could potentially be a very good tool for teachers to use in the classroom. As we have done in this class, I think Facebook is a good way to keep students involved in the class. By disscussing various topics, it is a good way to learn about new subjects and also get different opinions and points of view. By reading what others have to say about a given topic, you are likely to learn something you did not previously know. I like this assignment because before this class, I really did not view Facebook as an outlet for learning. This is because I only use Facebook as a way to see what other people are doing or saying. However, most students are using Facebook as well, so this is a great opportunity to get them involved in Facebook for educational purposes. In my classroom, I would use Facebook as a way for students to share what they have learned about a topic. I would also use Facebook as a discussion board of sorts. I would post an article or video and ask students to tell what they think about the given media. This is much like what we have done in class. I think it is perfect for assessing learning and also creating conversations with and among students. I think Facebook illustrates globalization, character education, and project-based learning in the pillars of 21st Century Learning. It best illustrates globalization because students can connect and interact with people across the globe if they choose to. It illustrates character education because students have to be repectful of others when they are posting. It illustrates project-bases learning because everyone feeds off of one anothers' ideas. I would improve this assignment by having us interact with other students more instead of just you. I would change the fact that we have to comment on all of your posts. I think by eliminating that, you would get people's true opinions because they would actually be passionate about what they are commenting on. I would expand on how you use Facebook for educational purposes. I would also like to know if any schools currently use Facebook.