I believed that our school was missing a growing phenomenon but until this afternoon I had no idea that Social Networking could have so much educational value. I did not realize the connection between Social Networking and learning. All I have ever seen is my kids exchanging idle chit chat on social networking sites that I didn't think anyone would be interested in but their friends. Now that I have had the chance to play with some of these sites I can see the vast potential for learners. I see the connection between learner engagement and Social Networking.
Thank you for this opportunity to enlighten myself and I look forward to continuing the journey.
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Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the blogosphere! First, I have to say THANK YOU for sharing the beautiful photos of the gorgeous baby! She's adorable!
I look forward to seeing you work through this investigation into web 2.0--and I agree, there is a huge potential for educators using social networking. Personal learning networks that come out of these sites (Twitter and the blogosphere, etc.) are so valuable for educators. I know many teachers and teacher-librarians, especially those working in rural areas can gain valuable PD and learning opportunities from being active participants in the online world.
Joanne