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