This is my pre-flective post regarding this topic. I haven't used social media in my classes before, and have only heard cautions and hesitations from colleagues and others. I step into this new year with great forethought in regards to my technology implementations. I have read several articles, hundreds of tweets, and have researched on my own the benefits and drawbacks. I am only beginning to understand the benefits of social media and other online tools, so I don't pretend to be an expert in the field. I am, however, intrigued to see where this heads. I will include a class web site, a twitter feed, google documents, and perhaps a wiki space as well. As soon as I can figure out a way to effectively use Stixy.com, I'll include that too.
I'll let you know how it goes. Until then, happy end of summer.
