Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching 3rd edition (Teaching Techniques in English as a Second Language)

a   high-speed  connection  to  the Internet.   The range   of  topics  is  vast,   including   actual

videos  from    language    classrooms, lectures,   and small   vignettes   from    everyday    life.

• Social Networking

            Social  networking  sites   include Facebook,   Myspace,    LinkedIn,   to  name    a   few of

the dozens that are in existence. The purpose of such sites is for participants to
share thoughts, activities, photos, videos, and links to websites with others whom
they are connected to through their social network site. Through the network
provided at the site, one can share a key event or idea with many other participants
simultaneously. The whole class can have fun with these. Students do not have to
be highly proficient in a language in order to participate. You should be aware,
though, of privacy concerns. Once you or your students post a message online, it
can be available to anyone who is a friend or a friend of friends. You need therefore
to educate yourself and others on Internet safety.

Screenshot 14.2 Example of a Facebook site