I have a Facebook account; however, it is something that I am very careful about using. I have spent a great deal of time looking through the pictures, and information, that is on my profile. I know that as an educator, it is very important to be aware of what is available for others to see. As far as a public page for a library or a school event, if used carefully, could be very beneficial. Today's society is based around social networking to an extreme degree. In order to keep up with parents, and community members, a Facebook page could be a quick way to provide information. Although I do not plan to have a public page, I think that they could be beneficial if use appropriately.
Twitter is a something that I am still unsure about. I can see the benefits of being able to reach a large audience in a short time; however, with that comes a lot of safety concerns. I know that you can create safety and privacy precautions; but for me, I do not know that I feel comfortable using a Twitter account at the elementary level. I think Twitter in education should be reserved for higher grades, or solely for interaction between faculty and staff. I did learn quite a lot from the articles that I read, but I am still undecided as to whether I would ever use Twitter in an educational setting or not.
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