Just like us, our students want to stay connected as much as possible through social networking technologies. Students aren't only using social networking to connect with their friends, they are using it as a way to explore interests and gather more information. Through these sites, our students are continuously learning new information, mostly information not taught in school. 

Before I began the ITS program, I was always hesitant to use social networking in my classroom. Through the course of this program, collaborating with others, and creating new engaging lessons I have realized the power social networking has on our students. Facebook, our kids know all about it, as do we. I never would have thought I would want to bring Facebook into my classroom, but the thought of creating a classroom account and learning new skills and concepts sounds even more intriguing. However, I am still hesitant to have my students become "friends" with my personal Facebook page.

As always, I use Pinterest as one of my main teaching sources to find new information and ideas to use with my students. I found some great examples on this site that have allowed me to open my views and opinions relating to Facebook. Students love it, so why not embrace it? It is our responsibility to teach them digital citizenship, ethics, and education IN schools. Has anyone used Facebook in third grade? Would love to learn more about how it was implemented!