Facebook

Using Facebook can prove to be very helpful in an academic setting. At first, the site seems to be simply social networking, however, Facebook has developed into a marketing and information-sharing powerhouse.
Most companies develop pages in order to spread the word about their product, and even simply give out basic information like their location and how they can be contacted. These days, most students have Facebook notifications on their cell phone and the site is checked 10 times more often than email. This can be the most efficient way to contact students and provide classroom information, through statuses, videos, class pages, and online chats.