There is no doubt that teens are one of large user group of social network, quite a lot scholar mentioned that teens are choosing to use the sites as educational tools rather than banning them. Therefore, social network as a educational sites will be a new trend.
Hundreds of colleges and universities, including Harvard Law School and New York University are already conducting classes in virtual worlds. Some public libraries are utilizing social netwoking to create online book discussion site. There are 55 American public libraries have profiles on MySpace and librarians comment who have ahd positive experiences using social networking services as out reach to teens.
This is a success trial to use social network as other tools. Since technology keep growing nowadays, it would be an important part of people education.
Part-time study progarmme is hot topic in Hong Kong, promotion with social networking education may effective in outreach to young adults. Since most of them already join in Facebook or MSN, etc.
Reference
Social Networking Communities and E-Dating Services by Celia Romm-Livermore and Kristina Setzekorn
