Friends through Facebook: A Twist on the Introductory Speech

• In Event: G.I.F.T.S. Session I

Abstract

As a new generation of students enters the classroom, we must also change the discourses we use to teach them. Using Facebook is one way to bring change to the classroom. This G.I.F.T. changes the introductory speech by making social networks a source of information gathering. Students are asked to exchange Facebook information and ultimately give a speech introducing their partner based on the information gathered from their profile; opening up a conversation on identity.

Author

• Brandi Lawless, San Francisco State Univ