Social Networking for younger students

Social networking and online communication can be a great way for kids and adults to connect with each other and make new friends, so it's a natural choice for a student who are struggling to make friends. However, there is concern about online safety and finding an appropriate place for a middle school student to socialize. Many of the more popular social networking sites (MySpace and Facebook) and virtual worlds (Second Life) may have questionable content. There are kid-friendly versions such as, Teen Second Life. Another great site for kids, parents and teachers is called Imbee. Teachers and parents can keep an eye on student's interactions to ensure safety. Anotehr great resource is Whyville. It is a virtual world where kids create a charachter, chat , play games, and engage with other kida from all over the world. There are countless opportunities for safe learning!!

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