Social media platforms like Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter can be useful tools in educational settings. Facebook allows for improved teacher-student communication outside of class and keeps students engaged through class discussions. Myspace enables group discussions through its groups feature and notifies users of new messages and comments through MyspaceIM. Twitter is useful for reminding students about homework and events, and can supplement language learning by exposing students to authentic examples in an English-speaking environment. All three platforms have the potential to engage more students in classroom discussions than traditional in-person methods.