There were a number of issues or positions
that were either reinforced or challenged from my perspective. The issue that I
found to be the most challenging is incorporation of social media into the
educational process. My experiences, regarding initial negative perceptions, mirror
the findings of one of our readings. As I find myself defending, and attempting
to implement some very basic and non-evasive social network aspects, I find
constant reminders that social networks, despite their performance, promise,
and potential – are not without controversy. (McPheeters, 2009) Many of those
who oppose implementing a cutting edge technology can only focus on the possibility
of negative outcomes. This article provided additional support for the use of
social networks in the educational process and provided some personal level of
comfort. The results are that students have become oblivious to social networks
such that it is no longer viewed as forbidden fruit from their perspective. I
think it is time we, as educators should share that perspective.
McPheeters, D. (2009, 03 08). Social
networking technologies in education. Retrieved from
http://www.techlearning.com/elearning/0030/social-networking-technologies-in-education-by-dallas-mcpheeters/45734
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