In setting up a Facebook page I did ponder lots of privacy issues. I really only want the people that I know to be able to read/network with me. Here I've listed my children and my address. I don't know...that makes me a little uncomfortable. I can certainly see how some of the information is really useful though. We are in the midst of planning our 30th class reunion, and I really liked being able to search by my class. That makes finding some people so much easier.
My husband, a marketing education teacher, has recently created a facebook page as well. He intends to use it as a way to keep up with his classes. I'm having a hard time deciding which would better serve a class: a blog or a facebook page. It seems to me a blog might work just as easily. He wants more interaction than a teacher webpage offers. I'm thinking facebook my offer more than is needed. I don't know...we'll see!
It will take me a little bit to get used to seeing how facebook will work for me. My daughters use MySpace. They check it quite often. I have trouble finding time to check my personal email account. Now I'll be adding a facebook page as well.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
RSS
RSS can most likely be a very useful tool. I like the idea of having my favorites available in one spot. I am a little concerned at the amount of time it takes to "stay current". Having the time during the school day to read these blogs and favorites seems like a dream.
I think I must be a little old fashion. I still read the newsPAPER at home over breakfast before I leave for school in the morning. I've gone to watching the 9:00 p.m. news because I fall asleep during the 10:00 p.m. news, and that's only if we're home from high school evening events in time. I realize as an information speacialist I need to be aware of these technologies; I'm just trying to figure out how to have time to read it all.
I most definitely like the idea of getting updates from our subscription databases when new items are included. That will be really beneficial.
I can see where this tool could help students who have several teachers utilizing classroom blogs. Being able to access them all from one reader will save those students time and energy.
I think I must be a little old fashion. I still read the newsPAPER at home over breakfast before I leave for school in the morning. I've gone to watching the 9:00 p.m. news because I fall asleep during the 10:00 p.m. news, and that's only if we're home from high school evening events in time. I realize as an information speacialist I need to be aware of these technologies; I'm just trying to figure out how to have time to read it all.
I most definitely like the idea of getting updates from our subscription databases when new items are included. That will be really beneficial.
I can see where this tool could help students who have several teachers utilizing classroom blogs. Being able to access them all from one reader will save those students time and energy.
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