Mashable.com has an insightful article about social media and it's effect on the classroom environment and learning. Since it is clearly here to stay, a thoughtful approach needs to be looked at in order to leverage what is naturally occurring and harness this burst of energy and creativity. I for one am all for making these an integral part of the school experience. Read the full article here: http://mashable.com/2010/05/11/social-media-school/
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