Thing 18

Here is a link to my Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/amy.goder

         I already had both accounts so I chose to share my experiences with Facebook. I think as an educator it is extremely important to know how social networks work. You have to be aware of what you chose to post on your account, who you chose to be friends with, and what pictures you chose to share. Facebook is a world wide website, so your information is available for the world to see, if you chose to friend them. I think we also need to be aware that everyone we are "friends" with have access to our information and whoever they may live with or share a computer with may also be able to look at your account.
         I have really enjoyed the opportunity to get in contact with people I would otherwise have no way of getting in touch with. In addition, I am able to keep up with family and friends that I don't get to speak to everyday. However, there are always down sides to social networking. As I said before, be careful of what you say and post.
         I think that Facebook offers a wide range of features. You can add apps, play games, attach YouTube videos, etc. This list goes on and on.
         I'm not sure if I see this website being used in a classroom situation. Especially since it is blocked from the computers in the school. I think Facebook is set up for "social" situations and not for learning purposes.