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Barriers to Social Networking in Education

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The Barriers to Social Networking in Education

 

  • Administrative
    • District and school policies
    • Filters and blocks
    • Lack of support 
 
  • Students
    • Some may use Social Networking irresponsibly
    • Varying technology skills 
 
  • Parents
    • Pre(mis)conceptions from news media
    • Lack of understanding of benefits
    • Financial and technological disadvantages 
 
  • Technical
    • Failure to open networks to some technologies
    • Bandwidth limitations?
    • Outdated equipment and software
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ideas for Overcoming Barriers

 

  • Flexible policies
    • Keep decisions in the hands of educators
  • Educate about benefits
  • Demonstration projects
  • What are your ideas?

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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