I like Facebook. Everybody I have EVER met knows I am on it because my last name is not one you've heard before. They all Google me and then want to be my friend. That's not a bad thing, it's just uh...hard...to keep up with family, friends, and former students sometimes. And, I seem to be popular on it. So, I created another Facebook account so I can work on my farm. Only one person knows about it - so don't tell anybody please - and I find it quite peaceful. Anyway, I like Facebook because everybody shares pictures and offers advice. For example, today is the third anniversary of my dad's passing. People post comments and/or call me. It's a nice social interaction for people if used in a positive way. And, we all need a hug from time to time - even if it's over the power of the Web.
Oh, if you want to be my friend on Facebook, here's my link...Peggy Matagrano wants to be your friend
As teachers, I think it's important to know about social interaction sites like Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter. Last week's "People" had a cover story about the young Irish girl in Massachusetts who was ridiculed so much she committed suicide. The six young people are all charged in some way and I think they should be. I also think the teachers that ignored the abuse (according to the article they witnessed it first-hand) should also be held accountable. The truth of the matter is that life isn't as simple as it was when I was growing up. We could leave school, arrive home and find safety. With websites like these, we are no longer alone and some people feel threatened because of the power of the Internet.
I think schools should utilize these websites because kids need to be taught social interaction skills and Internet etiquette. Most of us are careful to teach our children how to handle themselves in public, but they need to be taught that there is somebody on the other end of the computer responding to them. How hard is it to reach out to them in a good way?
Of all the websites mentioned in our assignment, I liked Facebook best because I am the most familiar with it. It know how to maneuver around it and feel comfortable with it. Since this course, I am also on Twitter. I like both of them and am glad I was introduced to the sites.
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