Who doesn't love facebook and twitter? Here is a link to my personal facebook page
Victoria's Facebook
I think it is important that teachers know how social net working works in order to use them properly and not abuse them. Of course it is fun to chat with your friends and update them on your life but it is also a good way for people who do not know you to make a first impression. (such as a mom who finds out over the summer you will be their child's teacher). I personally do not see twitter being od much use to a teacher. I have an account that I rarely use because I see its as a huge waste of time and I just do not get the concept of "hash tags". Facebook on the other hand could have a few benefits if you were to go out on a limb. It could be used as a communication tool for parents, although not the most professional. You could use it to video chat other professionals to do a virtual classroom but there are many other sites that allow this as well. I just think that as a teacher I would like to keep my social sites as a social site and present myself in a more professional manner by using other tools we have explored.
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