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How two Econ/Business departments are using Facebook with students

Jim Riley

14th February 2011

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Facebook is a dirty word for some schools (and the IT Stasi in a fair few LEAs). But for others it provides another, 21st century platform for engaging with students as a direct part of their studies. Here are two examples i came across recently…

The two departments take a similar, effective approach. A dedicated department page has been set up in FB and is populated with resource suggestions from the department team. Take a look to see what I mean:

Business Studies - Xaverian College

Economics - Wellington College

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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