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For the educational technology toolbox, Bloom’s technology tool acknowledges that remembering an important tool used is social networking. In this assignment I will be sharing the uses and benefits of social networking and its weaknesses and challenges. I will list types of social networking, as well as discuss a learning example of social networking (Facebook) for the classroom. This assignment will help the student to remember how to use Facebook by introducing Facebook in a classroom using a whiteboard, talking about the pros and cons of Facebook, how to create a Facebook account, and demonstrate how to use it. Using Facebook properly can develop a network of friends and associates, as well as create a positive self-image.

A)The tool used from Bloom’s Taxonomy is social networking and the web link is http://www.techlearning.com/studies-in-ed-tech/0020/blooms-taxonomy-blooms-digitally/44988 B)The level of Bloom’s technology tool acknowledges remembering. C)The uses and benefits of social networking    1.Inexpensive      2.	Develops networks of friends and associates.     3.	A good way to create connections with people of similar interests.     4.	An opportunity to meet new people, including other students, staff, faculty and alumni.     5.	Social networking sites offers campus surveys, party or event listings that communicates with campus culture.     6.	Some offer advertising to its subscribers.     7.	Facebook has a variety of uses, for example personal, advertising, marketing, and businesses.     8.	Offers students to create a positive self-image. D)The weaknesses and challenges of social networking 1.	There is social networking addiction. 2.	There are privacy issues. 3.	There is trolling used to emotionally abuse individuals. 4.	There is spamming where social networking sites can sell one’s personal information. 5.	There is copyright infringement. 6.	There is online bullying. 7.	One can spread negative sentiments. E)Learning example of social networking in a classroom    1.	I would introduce Facebook by using an interactive whiteboard.     2.	I would show the students how to create a Facebook account.     3.	I would give the students directions how to use Facebook F)Types of social networking 1. Friendship, ex.Friendster 2. Dating, ex. Date.com 3. Business, ex. LinkedIn Business Network 4. Hobbies, ex. Music Social Network 5. Informational, ex. Do-it-yourself Community 6. Educational, ex. The Math Forum 7. News, ex. Now Public