Like many people, I have a Facebook account. I really don’t find it that useful or that entertaining, but as educator I feel like I need to be aware of it and be able to discuss it intelligently in my courses.
Over the past few days, I have run across the following articles / posts that you might find of interest in connection with Facebook’s recent 5th Anniversary:
Status Generartor – when you are too busy for even Facebook:
Why I Hate Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=33703794976&h=dpOTh&u=fWFNA
Women over 55 and Facebook
http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2009/02/women-over-55-are-helping-facebook-takeoff.html
25 Random Tips for Facebook Users
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/07/25-random-tips-for-the-busy-facebook-user/
Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=49844503826&h=UNn-v&u=kkv4r
Facebook by the Numbers
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=49057499422&h=Gda_i&u=mh8rS