Social media is a scary thing to think about when exposing our youth to it, but in this case we will be using it as an educational tool and as a way to communicate with families about what is happening within our classroom. The following link will bring you to our classroom's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004817296858
Our classroom facebook page will provide you with some important information about what is happening at school along with a great way for students and families to connect with one another. "Social media technologies have the potential to support and enhance teaching and learning in higher education (Ajjan and Hartshorne, 2008) providing learners with a chance to manipulate their learning environment and to participate actively in the learning process (Hrastinski, 2009)." (Heavin & Neville 2012)Social media will enhance the learning experiences of my students and will encourage constant communication amongst our learning community!
Resources
Heavin, C., & Neville, K. (2012). Using social media technology as an educational tool. Paper presented at the 194-XVI. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1326330124?accountid=3783
