Bringing classroom curriculum online opens a whole new can of worms, one of them being social media. Many adults communicate with friends and colleagues through sites like Facebook and Twitter, but opening these platforms of communication for students could bring a new dynamic.
Many young adults have already had experience with social media through Facebook and Twitter as a means of keeping up on the latest with friends. To use these media sites for educational purposes would take some training. Even adults post what's on their mind on these sites without much thought, so teaching students to make meaningful, appropriate posts would take modeling and practice. Some students may find it hard to not mix "business with pleasure".
The ease of communication through these sites is extremely convenient for a class of any kind. These social media sites can allow and encourage students to collaborate and discuss ideas. They can update and remind others of assignments and material. Using these media sites could bring an ease of communication for classroom students, as long as proper etiquette is followed.
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