Educational Technology

March 8, 2012

Should Professors Use Facebook to Communicate with Students?

Filed under: Educational Technology — admin @ 12:30 am

By Kirk Wakefield, Faculty Focus

Nearly 85% of faculty have a Facebook account, two-thirds are on LinkedIn, and 50% are on Twitter according to research from Faculty Focus. But, professors’ use of social media shows we are behind the relationship curve when it comes to connecting with students. Only 32% have friended undergrad students and about half (55%) connect with some students after graduation. Some faculty may be hesitant to friend students on Facebook. To do so on an isolated basis can send the wrong signals, and I know some faculty prefer to keep a clear line between the role of teacher and student. So, why might instructors want to connect with current students on Facebook?

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/trends-in-higher-education/should-professors-use-facebook-to-communicate-with-students

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