Why Social Media Tools Have a Place in the Classroom

The New York Times has an interesting piece on teachers incorporating social media tools in the classroom to prompt more participation from students who might not otherwise speak up.

While many criticize the practice, I think these tools have a place in classrooms.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/05/13/why-social-media-tools-have-a-place-in-the-classroom/