Social networking tools and principles for teaching were discussed. Key points included: - Social networking sites allow users to create profiles, connect socially, and post public comments. This user-generated content has implications for education. - Web 2.0 technologies support collaborative and student-centered learning through tools that actively engage users in content construction. - Effective use of social networking in teaching follows pedagogical principles and includes induction, serious use of tools, and having backups for technology failures. - Common social networking tools discussed were blogs for reflection and interaction, wikis for collaboration, and podcasts for distributing authentic audio/video content.