will lose out on part of the experience. we discuss how to thank people, how to answer their questions, and most importantly, how to ask questions back. this is all part of common conversational knowledge that all kids should be taught any way.
start small. the first post was an introduction of themselves. it was an easy topic and something they really liked to do. they then got to comment on each others post as well which started to build community.
include parents. parents always know what we are doing and are invited to comment. the students loved the extra connection and parents loved seeing what the kids were doing.
connect with one 