Using Facebook in the Classroom

FUN FACTS Was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 As of July 2010 there are more than 500

million active users . People spend over 700 billion minutes per

month on Facebook. There more than 55 million status updates

each day and more than 2.5 billion pictures are uploaded to Facebook each month.

Among children under 18, Facebook was ranked third in the top 100 searches of 2009, behind YouTube and Google.

Why use Facebook in the classroom?

It’s free. Fast and easy to use. Builds bonds between classmates. Builds bonds between teachers and parents. It’s the latest technology. Engages learners in their studies. Allows peer feedback.

TEACHERS CAN……

Create groups for their students Post basic info, videosand links,

Share Photos

Share Examples of….

• “exemplary work”•homework problems•student artwork•projects

ADD YOUR COURSES

•application with instructor and course management functionality •Teachers can add the courses they teach to list them on their profile.

FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS

Teachers can….. Use Facebook as more of a way to

communicate with the parents of their students.

Share student artwork and field trip photos Post upcoming events and reminders. Add educational links for students and

parents to look at.

VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QugW7HsMzM