Is Facebook really valuable in Education - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T13:47:45Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/is-facebook-really-valuable-in-education?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A815324&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFacebook is blocked in our co…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-13:649749:Comment:8160142012-03-13T15:47:03.152ZPatty Lewishttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PattyLewis
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.
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. I agree with using FB in teac…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-11:649749:Comment:8153242012-03-11T05:29:49.865ZEunice Riverahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EuniceRivera
<p>I agree with using FB in teaching. I know that there are negative sides but since I can reach my students faster through FB, I continue to use it for educational purposes. I think it gives the students the mood that "it's cool to do this stuff (assignment)" because it's in FB. Furthermore, I tried using a different site for my classroom extensions but I did not get 100% participation. Perhaps it's because they need further training in using the site. So another advantage of using FB is many…</p>
<p>I agree with using FB in teaching. I know that there are negative sides but since I can reach my students faster through FB, I continue to use it for educational purposes. I think it gives the students the mood that "it's cool to do this stuff (assignment)" because it's in FB. Furthermore, I tried using a different site for my classroom extensions but I did not get 100% participation. Perhaps it's because they need further training in using the site. So another advantage of using FB is many students know how it works already. </p> Elizabeth your input is great…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-06:649749:Comment:8135132012-03-06T21:14:43.491ZStarrie Greenehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/StarrieGreene
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.
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. Hi Leah
Thanks for stopping b…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-06:649749:Comment:8135772012-03-06T21:08:25.986ZStarrie Greenehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/StarrieGreene
Hi Leah<br />
Thanks for stopping by and sharing with us. However, I would encourage and applaud you for your creativeness in finding an alternative to learning.
Hi Leah<br />
Thanks for stopping by and sharing with us. However, I would encourage and applaud you for your creativeness in finding an alternative to learning. I do think that we shouldn't…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-06:649749:Comment:8133412012-03-06T17:49:58.018ZElizabeth Shumanhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ElizabethShuman
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I do think that we shouldn't shy away from a powerful tool such as Facebook just because there can be negatives to it. I'm reading a book right now called From Fear to Facebook and I highly recommend it. Although I'm not that far along in the book, it starts off discussing the importance of an AUP and student buy-in with rules and regulations. Here is…</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I do think that we shouldn't shy away from a powerful tool such as Facebook just because there can be negatives to it. I'm reading a book right now called From Fear to Facebook and I highly recommend it. Although I'm not that far along in the book, it starts off discussing the importance of an AUP and student buy-in with rules and regulations. Here is <a href="http://www.emergingedtech.com/2011/03/facebook-in-the-classroom-seriously/" target="_blank">another interesting site</a> I found regarding this topic.</span></p> For my district it would be i…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-06:649749:Comment:8132172012-03-06T02:47:12.770ZLeah Noreigahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LeahNoreiga
<p>For my district it would be impossible to use Facebook because it is blocked. We have in the past used a template based on Facebook for students to share information they have learned.</p>
<p>For my district it would be impossible to use Facebook because it is blocked. We have in the past used a template based on Facebook for students to share information they have learned.</p> Hi Starrie. I think that the…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-04:649749:Comment:8127522012-03-04T23:01:50.673ZKate Masonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KateMason
<p>Hi Starrie. I think that the reasons on the link are valid but I think there are other options that are more secure for students like <a href="http://www.edmodo.com/">http://www.edmodo.com/</a> . It's set up like Facebook. Teachers can set it up and monitor posts, users that have access, etc. </p>
<p>Hi Starrie. I think that the reasons on the link are valid but I think there are other options that are more secure for students like <a href="http://www.edmodo.com/">http://www.edmodo.com/</a> . It's set up like Facebook. Teachers can set it up and monitor posts, users that have access, etc. </p> Hi Clarita:
I understand the…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-04:649749:Comment:8127402012-03-04T22:18:24.550ZStarrie Greenehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/StarrieGreene
Hi Clarita:<br />
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I understand the fear that an educator can have after hearing some terrible stories about students and their FB usage. However, we can relate to times prior to Facebook and remember that bullying were also a thing of the past. Lots of things that were created for good can be turned around and used for evil. We can also find reports of positive outcomes from the use of FB. As educators we have got to be mindful of the pitfalls and endeavor to prevent them if we decide to use…
Hi Clarita:<br />
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I understand the fear that an educator can have after hearing some terrible stories about students and their FB usage. However, we can relate to times prior to Facebook and remember that bullying were also a thing of the past. Lots of things that were created for good can be turned around and used for evil. We can also find reports of positive outcomes from the use of FB. As educators we have got to be mindful of the pitfalls and endeavor to prevent them if we decide to use Facebook as an educator's tool. Many social media if left to itself can have similar results - proper monitoring and education must be at the heart of this new way of teaching/learning.<br />
Revisit the link that you provided and you will observe several interesting suggestions on the importance of FB as educational tool. Absolutely. You could argue a…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-04:649749:Comment:8128992012-03-04T22:02:42.033ZRyan Smithhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RyanSmith
<p>Absolutely. You could argue about the negatives with any technology form. One thing that technology has not changed in our classrooms is the fact that we need to actively monitor what our students are doing, as well as clearly define the expectations that they are expected to adhere to. I would rather not deny them an interactive education based on the fact that one or two students might stray from what you have asked them to do.</p>
<p>Absolutely. You could argue about the negatives with any technology form. One thing that technology has not changed in our classrooms is the fact that we need to actively monitor what our students are doing, as well as clearly define the expectations that they are expected to adhere to. I would rather not deny them an interactive education based on the fact that one or two students might stray from what you have asked them to do.</p> Hi Stacey:
Thanks for taking…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-04:649749:Comment:8128982012-03-04T21:56:56.591ZStarrie Greenehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/StarrieGreene
Hi Stacey:<br />
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I understand your position because we have been bombarded with awful reports about the misuse of Facebook but I still believe that with careful management it can add to our delivery as an educational tool. Using it loosely can definitely result in some unpleasant situations that we as educators can do without.
Hi Stacey:<br />
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I understand your position because we have been bombarded with awful reports about the misuse of Facebook but I still believe that with careful management it can add to our delivery as an educational tool. Using it loosely can definitely result in some unpleasant situations that we as educators can do without.