Education Week's Digital Directions: Social Networking Goes to School: Social networking in schools continues to be a hot topic of discussion. The key question still seems to be, "How do we provide educators opportunities to tap into the potential benefits of social networking tools while providing a safe environment for everyone?" We know education/training is key to ensure appropriate online behavior. I think it continues to be a challenge in regards to how schools are capable of implementing the education/training component successfully (which would then allow access to social media tools) balanced by flexible IT network infrastructures that support the customization (related to protecting student privacy, etc.) and needs of each school population. This article provides great ideas on integrating social networking tools and also provides links to grant projects and PLNs that would be of interest to educators. This was the first time I heard of Project K-Nect and elementary student sites such as Webkinz and Club Penguin. Have you heard of these sites before?
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