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At an early age we start to understand the importance of networking. We find people with similar interests and ideas and join groups accordingly. As a middle school teacher, I find that students are familiar with online networking and are very comfortable with websites such as Facebook, Blogger, and Twitter. Instead of forcing students to stop using these networking websites it is important to try to embrace networking in the classroom.
Students can find answers instantly by searching online and know how to “Google” anything they might want to research. They are used to getting answers to their questions as soon as they hit the “Google Search” button. This fast paced research and learning environment can be beneficial in the classroom and used to the student’s advantage. Students can connect with other students, experts, and classrooms around the world to learn about the topics they want to learn about.
Students are able to express themselves in 160 characters or less because of texting and tweeting. Ideas and thoughts can be communicated in a matter of minutes which provides a platform for keeping ideas fresh and new. So why not embrace technology and start teaching the importance of networking in classrooms around the country?
I found this interesting article on the length of texts and tweets: Click Here
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