In this document, Ruth Reynard's article argues that social networking can be a beneficial tool in the classroom if implemented properly by teachers. She suggests having students use social networking for educational collaboration and knowledge-building rather than passive consumption. Patricia Deubel's article urges the government to promote social networking in schools by presenting evidence of websites designed for educational networking that could improve student learning and engagement. Overall, the document discusses how social networking can be a useful classroom tool if supervised appropriately by teachers and used to actively construct knowledge rather than idle online behavior.

3. In Ruth Reynard’s article, she addresses whether social networking is productive in the classroom and what benefit it has. She presents the idea that this type of interaction between peers is already taking places, but it is happening in a more passive way. She encourages educators to use social networking to engage their students. The graph displayed is an example of how involved the youth of this country is in social networking already. Reynard suggests that as educators we direct their interests in networking toward an educational benefit. Since this is a tool most students already know how to use, she proposes that it will be easier to peak their interest in educational subject matters. Click here Every time you see me Click on me

11. In Deubel’s article, I began to realized how many tools there really are for educational purposes. There are so many resources at our finger tips. I was thinking about how many privileges we have today that those before us never had. For a while I look at some technology as a waste of time and more trouble than it was worth, but now I see how useful it can be when used properly. Another thing that stood out to me as I read this was the the government is not really promoting certain forms of technology. While I understand they have legal issues to considers, this surprised me. I was really interested in the multiple resources presented in this article. As I looked each one up, I found things that I already know will be used in my classroom. I decided that social networking will be used in my classroom.