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Social Networks In Education
This document discusses the use of social networks in education. It defines social networks as online services that allow people with shared interests to collaborate. Popular social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn are mentioned. Research shows students spend significant time on social media and find it useful for educational activities like collaboration. The document also describes a case study where a class set up a private social network on Ning and found it encouraged interaction, sharing, and a sense of community among students. Students responded positively to using social media for learning in a survey. The conclusion is that interest is growing in using social networks in education.
