Social networking within classrooms has many benefits: it exposes students to a greater level of diversity than their physical school location alone; students learn and practice different technological skills they are essentially required to have as adults; and it empowers students by giving them authorship, or coauthorship, of a webpage.
However, with the internet comes issues of privacy and security, and keeping the students safe in a virtual classroom. As Klein discussed, it is key to have a secure website so that only those allowed access have access.
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You need to also ask two questions and answer them. The questions should go beyond simple yes, no, or facts. For example, you can inquire the implications of this technology for teaching and learning in the particular grade level/subject area you're interested in teaching.
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