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Primarily used by individuals for personal networking, it is also used in education for study groups.

Website: facebook.com
Cost: Free
Availability: Online

Rankings in the previous surveys:

2022: 19 2021: 14 2020: 12 2019: 18 2018: 15 2017: 8 2016: 6 2015: 7
2014: 9 2013: 9 2012: 9 2011:  14 2010: 9 2009: 31 2008: 24 2007: 17

Comments on Facebook in 2023

“I have traveled the world teaching. Facebook was a great way to keep in contact with friends and family.” Mary, K12 teacher, US, 2023

“Can create groups for peer tutoring, community sharing.” Oliver Arcillas, K12 teacher, Philippines, 2023

Facebook Messenger: “It makes my students connected even if they are at home. I use it also to communicate students who were absent. I can send files to them like modules.” Efren N. Cielo, Jr. Digital Learning Lead, Germany, 2023

Previous comments  on Facebook

“I only use Facebook with my personal account and home computer. But I follow Health and Physical Education pages in which teachers all over the world upload lesson plans and activities that anyone is able to use and view. It again is a great way to learn and share throughout our subject area.” Michael, K12 teacher, USA, 2022

“I am in several FB groups purely for learning purposes. I can learn how others use tools, learn about tack for my horse or places to ride, learn about instructional design, speaking tips, where to travel, and so much more.” CEO, USA, 2022

“Discussion and connection with peers and experts” Sheridan Webb, Learning Community Manager, UK, 2022

“I know it is not a tool but I learn more from groups of teachers here then on classic education” K12 Math and computer science teacher, Croatia. 2021

“Helps to form communities of practice” eLearning Developer, Czech Republic, 2021

“Keep in touch with friends and share selected information” Christine Semard, Distance Learning Specialist, Canada, 2021

“It’s the tool (social network) I use to establish relations on a personal level, ask people their opinions and check the pulse about whatever subject I am interested in.” Daniel Perdigão, Chief Energizer Officer, Portugal, 2020

“A lot of my work is generated through our Facebook presence, and it’s also a great way for me to track students who have graduated and to stay in touch with colleagues.” Aaron Johannes, Instructor / Consultant / Researcher, Canada, 2020

“Lots of ideas that can be built upon come from Facebook” Deborah Gemmell, L&D Partner, UK, 2020

“I’m a member of a couple of professional groups for knowledge sharing” Cat Malcom, Design Practice Manager, Australia

“Social networks are a big part of my learning, which means that Facebook and LinkedIn also play big roles. Facebook’s more personal, ie less about work, but I learn about  many societal things there. And LinkedIn is a place for learning as well, professionally as opposed to personally.” Clark Quinn, USA, 2020

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