I find that when I make an attempt to use alternate, media tools in the classroom, my students appreciate my efforts to connect with them in a manner that they are familiar with.  I often create a Facebook site just for my students, and I find that their participation increases, and they meet the assignments' requirements.

This class realy opened my eyes to what's out there to use for teaching. I had no idea so many free thing that could be used.

I did inroll in the "Second Life" but found it to be leaning more towards scocial media than education.

21st century students have embraced and utilized technology on several scales such as for social media, skype, and other various forms of entertainment.  It is equally important for students to have a classroom setting which incoporates technology into daily lesson plans in order for the individual to become globally competitive.   Academic excellence coupled with well honed technical skills is a combination possess leadership character.