Hoke County Schools recently opened up the use of social media by both students and teachers, to include Facebook and Pinterest. They have also significantly lessened the restraints of the safe internet browsing program. Students have much more access to the world wide web; however, it has not all been positive. Students are often working on inappropriate google searches and on inappropriate Facebook pages.

I have chosen to implement Edmodo in my classroom this year, because I honestly have a fear of using other types of social media with the kids. I feel that I might be putting myself in a compromising situation if I have the kids use Facebook or even Twitter. I much prefer to utilize any of the many school-focused social media like Twiducate or Edmodo.