Facebook

=Facebook=

Facebook is a social networking site that allows users to stay in touch with other members via status updates, personal messages, and media, such as video or pictures.

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Possible Uses for Web 2.0 Instruction
Facebook is a social networking web site where an individual creates his or her own profile page and share information with friends. Although not created for educational purposes, facebook has various features in one platform that can be used to support instructional activities. Facebook provides instructors opportunities and structures by which students can help and support one another by building their courses atop the community already established by the students themselves (Caroline and Terri, 2009).

A group facebook account for a particular class can be created for instructional purposes. Features such as discussion board and chat encourage learners to interact and work interdependently. Announcement can be made through the group wall or the event feature. Learners can easily share photos, links and videos from the share taskbar. Tagging of photos promotes group identity. Educational games that run in facebook can also be used to engage learners and multi players games can be used to promote collaborative learning.

Videos: Pros and Cons of Facebook for Education

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Facebook Integration

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**Reference **
Caroline Lego Munoz, Terri L. Towner (2009). How to use Facebook in the college classroom.

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