In my point of view Chris Avenir was wrongfully accused by Ryerson University. I think he did nothing incorrect and should not be punished for trying to get help from others. All Chris wanted to do was to learn from others as well as teaching others who don't understand.
Helping and teaching is not a crime. No one should receive penalty for receiving help. It's the same theory as asking a professor or teacher for assistance on an assignment. As long as he didn't plagiarize, the way he finished his assignment or how he learned how to do it should not matter. All university students get very stressful and just want to pass their course with a good mark. Chris simply used a popular social network on the internet to his preference which benefits many people including himself. I think this Chris thought of a smart way to find advice and tips from others. Learning through Facebook can help relieve stress and should definitely not be an offense. I totally support Chris Avenir's actions and his intention of learning.
I think Facebook can be a great educational tool in the future. It can be similar to our eClass learning system. A network for a course can be formed and students may communicate through conversations. Teachers can be available online and students can seek for help from them. Assignments can be handed into the teachers inbox as well as through e-mail. As Facebook is one of the largest social networks next to MySpace, it can be a great alternative for those who don't have time to go to school.
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