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 * Group A:** Workspace: 6-A-1: Social Networking and it's Importance for Successful Informal Learning

List the reasons why Group A thinks social networking is important for successful informal learning:
 * students remain connected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
 * allow for quick responses to either individual class members or a group of students
 * teachers can monitor what is going on within the group discussion, collaboration, and repsonses made
 * ideas can be shared with little anxiety Matt E.
 * students can share ideas with a wider variety of individuals instead of just their classmates
 * allows for a sense of comfort that might not exist in a face to face environment
 * allows students who are absent to participate along with the rest of the class
 * offers the possibility for students to experience other cultures and ethnicities./Becky B.
 * places value on the student and on student knowledge
 * gives the student an opportunity to develop collaboration skills
 * requires the student to communicate ideas clearly to others
 * makes learning seem more fun and relevant
 * allows access to the knowledge of all individuals in the community. Mike W
 * 'real time' updated information can be used in or out of the classroom Chris R.
 * sharing of resources is easier and cheaper Chris R.