While reading about Facebook in the classroom, I did not think to utilize it as a learning tool. I had only thought of using Facebook more as a entertainment mechanism. I didn't like the idea of teachers and students being "friends" because it can blur the lines between the two. Also, I didn't know that Ning existed. If I had to choose between the two, then I would choose Ning for the classroom. It has the feel for a more instructional environment than Facebook.
Richardson, W., Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms (2010), Chapter 9, Social Networks: Facebook, Ning, Connections and Commuinties, pgs. 131-146.
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