Social Media

Social media is great and sometimes it develops its' own niche which is great, while most times it was designed with its' own purpose. I would like to see more of that happening so people can go directly to the media that offers educational information. That would begin to split even further so that entrepreneurs have their own, biologists and mathematicians etc. will have the same. I know that some sites try to offer that especially in the form of blogs and wikis but I am talking facebook status for all the different forums. Then I won't have to plow through tons of useless and ridiculous meanderings to find the thoughts of a few that matter. I believe students and many members of the public have a lot to offer but we should have these sites operating in a more succinct manner so that users know exactly where to go in order to find particular material. I dislike plowing through hours of random chatter to find something of value. Students would be much more inclined to participate if they felt that there contribution was being respected, than just getting lost among the misgivings of mindless ramblings, but still be on a big and popular site. Education needs to be glamorized once again ad social media is the place to begin!!