"Powering Students up"

http://www.scribd.com/doc/25034899/Powering-Students-Up

This article gives a solid argument that embraces the use of social networking sites in schools.

Taranto and Abbondanzo argue that with such high demand and popularity amongst social networking sites, the banning of this technology in schools is not only "inappropriate but borderline irresponsible" in order to provide the best educational experience for students.

The authors discuss that "Academic Social Networking" as the best way to incorporate social networking into the classroom as it delivers the content in an "attractive and conductive manner".and gives schools the opportunity to demonstrate appropriate use of social networking tools.

Toranto and Abbondanzo discuss the importance of teaching students appropriate social networking habits including proper use of language, spelling and grammar as well as securtity of personal information.