Working in a district that has implemented a 1:1 initiative, I understand the importance of correct modeling of technology use. It is easy to tell students what they CAN'T do, but how often do we show them what they CAN?
Communicates with students effectively and consistently (SREB D.1, ITS 1.g)
What better way to increase communication with students than using online teaching tools? Students have been raised in a technological world and are encompassed by it almost literally all day. If this is how kids communicate with each other, why can't we?