Roger Andrews, Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Facebook and Education: Pros and Cons
The Ultimate Guide for using Facebook in the classroom
Facebook In The Classroom. Seriously.
100 Ways to Use Facebook in Education By Category
Pros & Cons of Facebook in Education
Works Cited
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