I sometimes review manuscripts for publishing companies, and I’ve had the pleasure of recently reviewing one that mentioned Jeff Utecht’s Ted Talk titled “Community Trumps Content.” He does an excellent job of bringing to the forefront the idea that schools are trying to keep kids away from the social aspect of today’s technology when, in reality, that very social aspect is what can draw kids to technology and its application in education. Here is the video from YouTube:
Jeff Utecht
Reflect:

How do you feel about allowing students to access social tools through the internet during school hours? Would it ever be appropriate? What “controls” would be necessary to address liability issues? What is YOUR comfort level with social tools on the Internet?