Thing # 18

For Thing # 18, I created a Facebook account. I sent friend requests to Lorretta Ussrey Griffy and Kirk Menser from the Facebook group, APSU Mathematics. This group was created by Kirk Menser for APSU math majors, current and former students, and current and former employees of the APSU Mathematics Department. Kirk runs the Facebook group from the Claxton building at Austin Peay.
I also joined the Way-FM (88.3 FM) group to fan my favorite radio station. Way-FM is a listener supported communications company that has radio stations across the country. It plays Christian Rock, Alternative, and Contemporary music. You'd be surprised to know how many Top 40/Mainstream Musicians are actually Christian Rockers.
One band, the Afters (performers of the song, "MySpace Girl") are Christian rockers. Skillet, Decipher Down, Daughtry (American Idol), Jordan Sparks (another American Idol alum), Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, and tons more.
I chose Facebook over MySpace because Facebook is more of a professional adult format. MySpace seems more geared toward young adults and teens.
My experience setting up the Facebook account was a good one. It was easy and straightforward. I searched for friends and found them quickly. Joining groups was also very simple. As a future educator, knowing how to network will help me gain knowledge and experience from other teachers and peers. Being part of a social network will assist my career by providing a professional image of me for potential employers. I can use this social network to contact parents of students, display class projects for parents to see, and collaborate with other educators.