Facebook to get face time in the classroom
Posted Apr 5, 2010 04:34:34 AM.
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Popular social networking site, Facebook is heading into the classroom.
Beginning in September, the Waterloo Region District School Board will allow Facebook to be used in schools as early as Grade 5.
Peter Rubenschuh, assistant to the superintendent of learning services tells today’s Record they are looking at using social networking sites as a way to support the learning curriculum.
He says some students may connect better in school if they can use the site, especially if they are too shy to speak up in class.
Some teens spend hours a day on the site, using it to keep friends up-to-date on what they’re up to, to post pictures, and play games.
The Catholic board also says social media will be coming to their classrooms, althought they have no specific time frame.
