This is the first post concerning the use of the following Social Network technologies of:
Facebook, YouTube and Blogger to speak about Technology for Democracy. I will invite others to join in this conversation...
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Melissa Kranich from FND 511: I think that having a digital social and professional network is great; however it seems that school districts and administrators look down on applicants that have a Facebook or social networking page. The question of if you have a page is now on many online applications. They also ask what you use the site for. I also worked in a school district in Illinois where facebook accounts were forbidden by the principal. We were told at orientation to take down any social networking page that we have. What does this say about digital identities and teaching?
ReplyDeleteDoris Nofal from FND 511: To be perfectly honest I do not use social networking sites and therefore I cannot negate or enforce reasons behind them. I am aware however that at many times a person may lose a job opportunity or internship due to what may be found on his or hers social networking page. On the other hand my daughter has a facebook page and swears she cannot live with it. She uses it to communicate with her classmates and at times has helped her get through a homework assignment. The social networking site allows her to communicate in a faster pace that could not have been done before. In the end, I feel that a social networking site is fine to have but should have a limit, your whole life should not be put out there for the whole world to see.
ReplyDelete(Carol Pankau FND 511) - I think technology should be included in any type of schooling. I think there are many people who use Facebook as a ways of communicating their entire life and have things included which are inappropriate to share with others in any way. I have a Facebook page and I mainly use it to keep in contact with my very large family. Friends, colleagues, and friends from my past have found me and I do not accept anyone that I do not know. Anything I post on there is acceptable and represents who I am. I do not think a principal can tell you that you cannot have a Facebook page. Most adults are aware that their personal information is being publicly portrayed and they can hopefully choose the appropriate material to post. I think young children need to be more careful on Facebook and should be monitored by an adult. There are many children who use it responsibly, but there are many more who post things that should be kept private. I think with all the settings on Facebook now, there are ways to keep information from people who you wouldn't want to see certain information. People need to show a little more responsibility for their actions and understand what they are getting into before they post things on Facebook or any other social networking sight.
ReplyDeleteBridget from FND 511:
ReplyDeleteI agree with the above statements. Social networking sites are obviously wide-spread now and a vast majority of our students are part of them. I think it is fine to have a page, as long as people are using it responsibly. I agree that children and adolescents should be monitored on their computer use and what they choose to post on their page. Many young people do not realize the repercussions that can develop from putting up private information for the world to see. They need adult supervision and guidance so as not to get themselves in trouble or let strangers know personal information about them. I agree with those that previously commented that things that are put up should represent who you are and those things you would be willing to share with all family and friends. Too much personal information can lead down a bad path.