Well, I now have an account on Facebook. It was very easy to set up , but I'm still learning to navigate all the twists and turns. I do feel, as some other bloggers have commented, quite exposed...like anyone can know what I'm doing. But I suppose I control how much other people know by how much I post. I have had a couple of good laughs and find there are all kinds of inane quizzes with which to waste my time! I am connected to my son and daughter-in-law as well as 1 brother and several friends from work. I'm sure this will grow as I gain more experience. I haven't found too many old acquaintances...forgot or otherwise.
I think it is important for educators to know how these sites work, if for no other reason than to be able to know what our students are thinking and talking about. Perhaps we should be addressing safety too...although it is one of those issues about where the parents' job ends and the school's job begins. I'm still thinking about educational applications...I probably haven't played with it long enough yet to see classroom applications. More time will tell!
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I used to be very reserved and try to control what information is out there about me, but at least for me there is a big problem with that method: no one knows who you are.
ReplyDeleteBeing on Facebook, LinkedIn, having a blog, being on twitter, they are all risks, I am putting myself out there more than I ever would have in the past, but it will also help people know who I am and hopefully help me get a job in the future and be successful. I still don't love the idea of having a ton of information out there about me, but I think it has become necessary. Now to take over all of the first page of google for "Jordan Breeding"!
Speaking of what's out there...loved the photos of you and Melissa at the Buffet tailgate party. My favorite is the one with you in the straw hat!
ReplyDeleteWe've got to get you a picture!
ReplyDeleteI know but I'm so unphotogenic!
ReplyDeleteI just sent a message to be my friend! Welcome to Facebook. It's amazing how quickly your friends will grow!
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