Social Media in the Classroom

I never thought I would be questioning the different ways to incorporate social media in the classroom.  However, after discussion and reading different articles many new ideas came to mind.  Facebook, for example, can be a great way to engage parents in what their children are learning.  Having a group Facebook page for my students will be helpful to expand their knowledge by uploading articles, links, or videos.  Students will also be able to contact one another and discuss what they have learned.  This will also be a great way to update any classroom news for both parents and students!