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[Michelle Walker <michellekwalker@GMAIL.COM>]

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On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 8:49 AM, Art Wolinsky <awolinsky@3dwriting.com>wrote:

> I have to respectfully disagree with your analogy.
>
> ... does not mean that EVERY educator, EVERYWHERE should eschew a very
>> valuable resource that actually WORKS with the students.
>>
>
> I don't see how Facebook or Myspace actually work for students as an
> educational tool? Yes a small percentage of students might use it in some
> educational context, but not in such a way as to make teacher participation
> a good idea. Yes, social networks are extremely valuable in education, but
> not these two specific social networks.  Let's move on to your party
> analogy.
>
> As most graduation parties are planned by parents, and invitations are
>> issued by said parents, why would this lead to her being sued? I'm sure
>> she's not attending a rave where ecstasy and weed is on the menu.
>>
>
> I would submit that teachers and students gathering at a Ning social
> network that was organized by the teacher would be similar to the graduation
> party organized by a parent.  However friending kids on Facebook or MySpace
> would be closer to the rave.
>
> Art
>
>
> Art Wolinsky
> OEO 3DWriting.com
> Technology Director - Online Internet Institute
> Educational Technology Director - WiredSafety.org
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>
> I am perfectly capable of learning from my mistakes.
> I will surely learn a great deal today.
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