It is important that educators know how social networking works because in this day and age knowing how to use technology appropriately is important in every field of work. Everything including the education field is becoming more and more technologically advanced therefore educators have to evolve with the changing field. Being able to use social networking sites will help educators network with other educators across the country.
I already had a facebook so I knew how to use social networking sites before I started this class. Something important to keep in mind when you have a facebook or twitter is that everyone including your employer can see it. It is important to keep your facebook or twitter professional because employers tend to check your facebook now when considering you for employment.
I don't really see the need for these sites in a classroom setting but they are good sites for networking. Most people already have some sort of profile on a social networking site so it is easy to keep in touch with people in a variety of ways.
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