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1. Why Facebook is an integral part of
the lives of students today
2. Facebook serves not only as a social
networking site, but also as a
clearinghouse for creative
writing, artistic endeavors and social
events
3. Students today are more likely to
invite their friends to events through
Facebook than in a written format
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4. Limitations of integrating Facebook
5. Facebook’s right to ownership
6. Balancing technology with the art of
traditional communication
4. Point 1
“I Facebook every day.”
Although the largest growing group of
Facebook users is 55 and older,
school-age children use the site every
day
Students are used to visiting
Facebook to not only socialize, but to
play games, view events, see what is
going on in their friends’ lives.
5. Point 2
A Creative Outlet
Facebook has two distinctive places
for writing. The first is in a users’
status. The second is by writing
Notes. You can write a longer piece
and can choose who can and cannot
read it.
Facebook is more straightforward
than a blog, possibly easier to use and
has an easier distribution among
friends.
7. Point 3
Invitation Only
Facebook is an obvious choice to
engage other students in student
productions. Be it a band concert,
theatrical production or even a
sporting event, students are use to
event invitations coming through
Facebook.
In some cases, using Facebook
streamlines guest lists as well, by
making them electronic.
9. Point 4
Please avert your eyes
Most students visit Facebook. Despite
school policies, older students might
use phone applications to keep up
with Facebook updates.
However, most schools continue to
block Facebook, partially because of
its status as a social networking site.
This makes use of Facebook in the
classroom difficult to impossible.
10. Point 5
“But, I wrote that!”
Facebook retains ownership to the
work that is posted on its site.
Although individuals can delete their
own profile, things that were posted
and the users’ account remain on the
Facebook server.
Posts on Facebook can be lost in the
ever-changing newsfeed.
11. Point 6
“Can I borrow a pencil?”
There is a delicate balance between
integrating technology into a
classroom and retaining traditional
educational tools.
Students are bombarded with
technology. That fact can be utilized
in the classroom, but it must not be
exploited.
12. Conclusion
Many school districts do not see the
value of social networking sites, but
since other areas of society are
beginning to see the value, school
districts will likely come around.
Teachers can use social networking
sites like Facebook, but must do so
carefully. In the right atmosphere, it
can be very rewarding.
