I don't want to talk about how our schools will change, I want to talk about how our schools will innovate...by using social networking
Social networking an innovational learning tool
While the benefits of social networking in schools have been acknowledged they are still not fully implemented. I found another blog that discusses findings from research on how social networking is advantageous to have in schools. It talks of parents and wider communities support for social networking tools to be taken up in schools. This support is important, as it promotes good online habits at home which will transcend into the classroom. Also forming relations between community and school will ensure the use of social networking tools takes place. Support could be key to achieve full integration of social networking resources in schools.
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"In fact, 76% of parents expect social networking will improve their children’s reading and writing skills, or help them express themselves more clearly, according to the study, and parents and communities “expect schools to take advantage of potentially powerful educational tools, including new technology.”
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