"Once a man has made a commitment to a way of life, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him. It's something we call heart power. Once a man has made this commitment, nothing will stop him short of success."
I know I'm preaching to the converted, but here is another article supporting the use of social networking for learning. You may or may not choose to look at Rypple, but the concepts can be used
I liked the comments written by people who had watched the clip. They reflect how I feel. As far as reading books are concerned, the less distractions the better for me. However, as a tool for learning there is great potential.