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ways to incorporate Facebook into the classroom; various links on ideas and ways to set up a Facebook Group

this goes into detail about how you can use facebook and twitter effectively inside the classroom and even gives you a way to create a facebook page for your specific class to get information from

An article from Emerging Ed Tech showing some specific examples of how social media networks are being used in the classroom.

This is kind of a long article but totally helpful in relation to facebook and schools. It gives many different ways that facebook can be used POSITIVELY in the school setting.

This is an idea of how to safely use Facebook as a classroom tool. It focuses more on the safety and how to achieve that but is a pretty cool article!

This article shows some of the concerns that people have for teachers interacting with students on facebook, but it also gives good reasons for it. The main idea of this article is that teachers should be very professional in what they do or say on facebook.

This is an actual Facebook page of a school system. It posts pictures and events that are going on in the schools and is a great way to keep the community and parents involved because everyone uses facebook. This is an easier way then sending out newsletters that rarely make it into the hands of parents.

An article about how Missouri has outlawed teachers from being friends with their students on facebook.

100 different ways to incorporate Facebook within the classroom.   Resources for teachers and students.

100 Ways to Use FB in the classroom

Facebook isn't just a great way for you to find old friends or learn about what's happening this weekend, it is also an incredible learning tool. Teachers can utilize Facebook for class projects, for enhancing communication, and for engaging students in a manner that might not be entirely possible in traditional classroom settings.

An article from health land.time.com stating why having a Facebook account is not good for young kids

This article was written by a Teacher. She strongly adovates the use of Facebook in educational settings.

An article about the use of Facebook by students and teachers and whether it should be embraced or banned.

'Facebook Law'... interesting.

Teachers can share class pictures and field trip pictures to a twitter or facebook account to share with students and parents.

An article from BBC on teachers who join facebook.

An article about possible complications and benefits Facebook brings into the classroom

I have to share this with you because: a.) I an kinda proud of my son's history project we just completed. b.) I need to deflect from that confessional hoarding post I wrote earlier today.

Edmodo is an alternative social media site. I is similar to Facebook in its format.

Spanish language learners can have a great time with these educational Spanish games online! As you play with these fun activities, you'll be learning Spanish vocabulary and honing all your Spanish language skills, including grammar and spelling. The Facebook application that allows you to share and learn languages with friends through Facebook Connect!