Firstly by clicking on the far left option (as shown in the picture below) this allows you to write a post to the rest of the members of the group. For example a teacher may have to let the class know at short notice that there will be a change of classroom for that particular lesson. As soon as the teacher has written the information in the box and clicks 'post' that piece of information is available for all members of the group (which will be the learners) to see. Easy to administer and lightning quick.
To the right of the 'write post' option you will find the 'add photo/video' this can allow you to upload pictures and videos that perhaps maybe you have created in class for example pictures of mind maps etc. and videos of sporting techniques that your class have performed that are relevant to an assignment.
To the right of the 'add photo/video' option you will find the 'ask question' option. This allows you to conduct a poll via the Facebook group. This can be used for varying topics within your subject for example for sports development you may pose the question "Is Oscar Pistorious still considered a role model for disabled athletes?" You could choose answers "Yes" and "No" then ask the students who said yes and no to prepare information for a debate in the next lesson.
To the right of the 'ask question' option you will find the 'add file' option for me personally I think this is a brilliant addition to facebook groups it allows learners to share documents and assignment ideas lightning quick while they are still able to chat via the facebook chat box. You can share files from your P.C. and also your dropbox account.
I think that Facebook groups with these four functions can be quite beneficial to learners, although I think that the teacher may also need to be involved in the group to monitor any irrelevance that may arise.
This is a very useful post, it would be interesting to follow up with a review after a few weeks of using it, with pros and cons maybe?
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