Facebook, Edmodo, & Schoology. Oh my! Choosing a social network platform for learning

When deciding on a social networking platform to use with your students and/or the school community, there are several considerations to keep in mind.  What are the age restrictions of a particular platform? Which platform is most comfortable for students? What are the teaching and learning goals you have in mind?  What are your school’s filtering settings? What is your district’s social media or internet responsible use policy?

Below is a comparison of three platforms, Facebook, Schoology, and Edmodo. It is important to keep these questions in mind as you consider the pros and cons of each.

The competition: Facebook vs Edmodo or Schoology
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