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An important article for teachers considering the use of social networking/social media in their classroom.  Be sure to read the linked "Ten Tips for Using Social Media in School Communications" article.

From Common Sense on Media - information on E-rate funding and CIPA for both administrators and teachers

From the article: With 33 years of experience as a school librarian under her belt, Snyder said getting adults to understand the changing role and "look" of the library is an ongoing battle. "A lot of people still think of the library as a warehouse where you go to get a book or a magazine," she said. "To deal with it we just strive to be a model for helping people understand that a media center is a lot more than just a place for physical books."

"Three days a week, as the school day draws to a close, the children in Ms. Aaron's class sit down to compose a message about what they have been doing all day. They then send it out to their parents and relatives through Twitter, the stamping grounds of celebrities and politicians, where few kindergartners have been known to venture."

10 ways to effectively use Facebook in the classroom

For those who take and share photos

Free webinars from ASCD regarding the Common Core