What: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/08/social-media-in-classroom_n_1137359.html?ref=education
This article, via Huffpost.com, from CEO Jason Falls of Social Media Explorer makes the argument that by not teaching social networking skills to students ultimately puts them at a disadvantage in the future. The article also sites the social networking ban in Missouri that limits, completely, the contact between teacher and student.
So What: Although I am hesitant to have social networking play a totally active role in the classroom, it is something that needs to be talked about in school. By doing what Missouri had attempted to do, the ban was later repealed, you are allowing students to explore the dangerous online world for themselves.
Now What: The online relationship between teacher and student is a difficult situation that is prime for individuals of lesser morality to take advantage of. But that is all the more reason for use as educator to be active in that world. Do not take those of integrity and high moral fiber out of the equation. Just the opposite, the positive presence is needed. We can not fear our duty to effectively teach.
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