Thing #5

As a long time Facebook member, I can easily see the value of microblogging in the classroom. Teachers can set up Facebook pages or groups for their classes and use them to post assignments, last minute announcements (because let's face it - the kids are on there all the time anyway) and they can hold online office hours. Twitter can be used in some of the same manners. I can see how back-channeling could be distracting, but teachers are always looking for ways to find out weak areas ahead of the game. If this could be successfully integrated into a lesson, it would be invaluable to the teacher especially for those kids who don't want others to know they don't "get" something. Perfect self-esteem saver!