Social Networking is a fabulous way to communicate with others and share your common interest. It is a wonderful way to talk with people from other parts of the country. I remember having pen pals in school. These pen pals were from different countries. I remember going to the mailbox day after day, to see if they had sent me a letter. Now we can communicate online and share through websites, Facebook, Twitter, without the long wait of mail. It is amazing how social networking has changed the business world, the educator's world, and many others. I feel it has made it much easier to gather information, to prepare lessons, to learn about different cultures, and to share ideas on what works in the classroom, and be able to carry out every day life in the convenience of your home. I know as a youth leader, it has made my job much easier. Of course, I realize there are dangers associated with social networking. If parents, teachers, and students educate themselves to help each other recognize the dangers, it can be a safe place to communicate. The key is we need to educate, and protect ourselves from these dangers. There is a degree of danger in everything that we do. I think we just need to always be aware of our surroundings, use common sense, and always be well informed before we partake in anything. I found this site to be of great value in Social web tips!
http://www.connectsafely.org
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