I have to admit I am a proponent of blocking MySpace and Facebook in schools. I am not against those sites but they have absolutely no value in the classroom as they are “social networking” sites… much like meeting after school for drinks. Outside the classroom is fine, just not during school time. Many corporations are starting to block these sites as well.

Other than that, give ‘em the tools. If we want social networking, let’s do it in a regular blog or wiki that is not as easily accessible to “all”.

I’m creating a presentation for parents on Internet Awareness so they can better understand the way that the Net Generation communicates. There are so many good aspects to sites like YouTube and Piczo. As educators, we need to find ways of filtering out the bad aspects and promoting the good. Kids want a voice and they need to be heard. YouTube is a great media of expression.