As we have discussed in this class, one of the best parts of digital curriculum is the opportunity for students to collaborate. However, as we consider digital citizenship we must be sure that we are providing safe environments for this collaboration. At our school we are allowed to use Twitter with our students, but not Facebook. I’m not sure what my personal opinion is at this point. I’m excited that we will be using My Big Campus next year which will allow for a Facebook like interface that is for school only leaving an opportunity for collaboration, but a safe environment just for our students. I know this sounds like a cope out, but I just don’t feel safe enough to let my students out on Facebook just to be on Facebook.
I do use Facebook and Twitter with my students but we are transitioning to mybigcampus next year as well and because of the focus on learning and the safety features I may use this resource instead of the others. The kids think it is a hoot and they are already asking me to "add" them!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think that may be the way I go as well. Thanks Diana.
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