Education can be boosted with social networking, says report

Friday, August 01, 2008

Teachers at both state and private schools can exploit the positive uses of popular social networking sites. This is according to a report produced by Childnet International, which suggests that school staff should be taught how to take advantage of the possible educational uses of sites such as Facebook and Bebo. Examples include encouraging pupils to create e-portfolios of their work, as well as setting up groups where children can discuss what they have learned in their lessons. The report was funded by the government's technology in learning body Becta.

Education can be boosted with social networking, says report