Social Networks

I find social networks to be very useful both professionally and personally.  I have been using social networks personally for many years and have found them to be very helpful with keeping up with friends and family that have moved away or just who I do not see on a regular basis.  I am just now learning how they can help me professionally.  As a teacher, I will use them to help me connect with colleagues, students, and parents. It will help me keep my students and parents informed and allow me to share ideas and learn from other teachers.  I think that students can use social networks to connect with students in their classes.  They can use them to ask about homework assignments or other things going on in class.  As I learn more about social networks, I am sure I will find many more ways to use them both professionally and even personally.