Daniel Hopkins

Hello

I am currently doing some research into how technology changes teaching.

I am currently looking at how the word friend is changing it’s meaning or not.
What I mean is adding a friend on myspace/facebook/bebo/last.fm/msn etc the same as a friend you meet in person and shake hands with?

Can you have meaningful relationships with people online?
Can you have relationships with people online and never meet them?

Why I am asking this, is all to do with communication with students and trying to find the best ways.

Any thoughts would be great.

Dan