I am very new to the social networking domain.  I do think that this will increase my connections with people that I can not see and speak with everything.  I find this to be true for people I have not heard from in years.  My High School has a forum where I have been able to find old classmates and friends.  This has given me the opportunity to reconnect and get to know what they are doing.  I also see this as a way to share resources and knowledge.  It is also a way to keep our family connected.  We do not have family in the area.  However, we are able to give and receive updates.  As for my prorfessional life, I think this is a good way to communicate with my colleagues and share teaching methodology/practices in a timely manner.