ERIC Number: ED544686
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Oct
Pages: 8
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Are Social Networking Websites Educational? Information Capsule. Volume 0909
Blazer, Christie
Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
More and more school districts across the country are joining social networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace. This Information Capsule discusses the frequency with which school districts are using social networking sites, how districts are using the sites, and potential drawbacks associated with their use. Issues for districts to consider before joining social networking sites are summarized. Social networking within Miami-Dade County Public Schools is also discussed.
Descriptors: Web Sites, Social Networks, Information Technology, Internet, Technology Integration, School Districts, Public Schools, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Security, Privacy, Safety
Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 1450 NE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. Tel: 305-995-1000; Fax: 305-995-7521; Web site: http://www.dadeschools.net
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Research Services
Identifiers - Location: Florida
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