With over a billion Facebook users, this is a household name you would literally have to be living under a rock to not know. And now, Facebook has decided to venture into the education business for which they will be teaming up with the non profit Summit Public Schools.
The basic idea is that course content and evaluations like tests, quizzes and exams should be online. Meanwhile, this will give the teachers more time to interact with the students in the classroom and teach them about the more practical applications of what they are studying.
Some people have raised concerns about privacy. Many are not happy with the privacy of Facebook and are worried about students' personal data.
There is also the worry that children are already spending too much time glued to the computer. Do we really want to increase that?
Facebook has said this will not be linked to its social media network.
The basic idea is that course content and evaluations like tests, quizzes and exams should be online. Meanwhile, this will give the teachers more time to interact with the students in the classroom and teach them about the more practical applications of what they are studying.
Some people have raised concerns about privacy. Many are not happy with the privacy of Facebook and are worried about students' personal data.
There is also the worry that children are already spending too much time glued to the computer. Do we really want to increase that?
Facebook has said this will not be linked to its social media network.
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