Is Facebook really valuable in Education

A discussion suggesting ways in which Facebook can be viewed as an Educational Tool for Schools has brought clearer understanding of its importance in education. Please take a read and make your comments as you see necessary. A link is provided for the discussion.

http://www.ictworks.org/news/2010/12/03/4-reasons-why-facebook-educ...

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Permalink Reply by Starrie Greene on March 6, 2012 at 2:14pm

Elizabeth your input is great - really enjoyed reading your link. I share your sentiments and would just like to say that we as educators have so much power that we can use to encourage and mold young minds. Learning fantastic.

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Permalink Reply by Patty Lewis on March 13, 2012 at 9:47am

Facebook is blocked in our county. I guess I'm wondering, since Facebook is really just a social site, what benefit would it have in the classroom that couldn't be done in another way. I have students who come in everyday upset because so and so said "this" about them on Facebook last night. There is really no way to monitor/control the activities on this site.