Social Technology in the classroom

Social technology would be a great tool if used correctly in the classroom. I think in the proper setting (classroom) it would benefit students through the interaction with other people who have the same educational interests. As society proceeded to become paperless this type of interaction will become vital for education. Educators that are stuck in the way of thinking I want my students to learn the way I did are hindering our students. In society today learning is about informing students on the how factor rather than previous education philosophy of having students remember everything. Some teachers today are afraid of using technology due to the fact they are not technologically literate and do not want to learn anything new. As the internet grows educators will need to step up technological skillset and incorporate it into the classroom.