I have to agree with you Sarah, in that social media is not that great of an idea. As reluctant as I am to say this, I am finding myself as more of the "older" generation in the classroom, meaning social media was not a way of communication when I went to college; therefore, it's a bit difficult for me to warm up to this idea. In fact, online courses were not even an option when I was in college. My course communications consisted of blackboards, dry erase boards, and overhead projectors. The simple fact of communication was this: If you had a question after the lecture, you needed to schedule an appointment with the professor during office hours and show up for additional help.
Fast forward 17 years, and now email, PowerPoint, texting, and social media run the show. While I acknowledge that this is how the "younger" generation communicates, I also have to acknowledge our "older" students who are not as comfortable with social media as our youth might be. That being said, I feel that social media is not as effective as the common core classroom where emails are exchanged, and FAQ's can be posted for everyone to see.
