2. Definitions Social Networking- Social networking is a phenomena defined by linking people to each other in some way. www.topguru.net Text Messaging-Text messaging refers to sending short text messages from a mobile phone to other mobile phone users using the SMS standard. www.definethat.com
3. Facebook is among one of the most popular social networking sites on the internet today and was founded in 2004. www.facebook.com
5. Argument Against Some members of our society feel that social networking,text messaging, instant messaging, and other technologically saavy forms of communication have had a harmful impact on teenagers' social and learning development.
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7. Constant usage of text messaging deteriorates the proper usage of the English language among teenagers.
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10. Incorporating these technologies into lesson plans not only allows for an innovated form of class participation, but also gives students an upperhand on mastering soon to be commonly used technoloigies.
11. Social Networking sites are useful tools for people to keep in contact with friends, family, colleagues, and classmates as well as meet new people.