Facebook is useful for students aged between 14-16 years

Nice Work!I really liked your points.Here are my answers or aguements:-1.Facebook ads can be blocked by many apps available on market like Google chromestore,etc.Some examples of ad-blocking apps are-a)Ad-blockb)Ad-block plusand there are many more.Facebook ads can be useful as they can also be from companies that provide educational softwares or provide guidance to pass any examination.Smart classes etc can be promoted on facebook. 2.Facebook is not distracting.We have friends in our school,colleges and even in our locality but when we have the desire to work,we don't get distracted by any one of these.So how the friends on facebook are distracting.Even if i assume them to be distracting,we can solve this problem easily by following ways:-a)Use Facebook Discussions One opportunity lies in the Discussions tab on the Facebook Page. A school can create a discussion about a specific topic and allow members of the community to share their thoughts within the thread. Admins will be able to moderate the thread and remove any posts that are inappropriate.a) By exercising some self discipline while chatting.It is your will and no one can distract you until you desire.Have a firm will and there will be no distractions.3.Facebook can be prevented from crashing.Instead of using chat we can use facebook discussions.Even with 20+ people discussion will not crash.Also crashing of facebook is influenced by many factors like computer performance,browser performance and internet speed etc.How facebook discussion helps- A school can create a discussion about a specific topic and allow members of the community to share their thoughts within the thread. Admins will be able to moderate the thread and remove any posts that are inappropriate. 4.Facebook is popular.The providers that the contender has mentioned are not very popular and their development is very slow as compared to facebook.5.Facebook is secure.A Secured Connection If you've ever done your shopping or banking online, you may have noticed a small "lock" icon appear in your address bar, or that the address bar has turned green. This indicates that your browser is using a secure connection ("HTTPS") to communicate with the website and ensure that the information you send remains private. Facebook currently uses HTTPS . The vast majority of people who have used Facebook have never experienced a security problem. However, if facebook detect suspicious activity on your account, like if you logged in from California in the morning and then from Australia a few hours later, it may ask you to verify your identity so it can verify that your account hasn't been compromised.Visit the link below for more security info- http://www.facebook.com...Facebook has an option to ban strangers from sending friend requests to you.So no dangerous person can send you friend request unless you want him to.If you ever receive hurtful or abusive messages or posts on your profile page you have options. Depending on how serious the situation is, you can ignore it, ask the person to stop,unfriend or block the person, or tell your parents, a teacher, a counselor, or another adult you trust. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.You can also report inappropriate Pages, Groups, Events and fake or impostor profiles. (Remember that reporting is confidential, so no one will know who made the report.)6.A Note on Settings and PrivacyWe can block people from tagging photos on facebook or from viewing personal info.Profanity Blocklist Facebook allows the Admins of a Page to enable an automatic screener for profanity. To enable this profanity blocklist, do the following: 1. Click “Edit Page” in the upper-right of the Facebook Page2. Select the “Manage Permissions” tab on the left side of the screen3. In the dropdown beside “Profanity Blocklist:” select “Strong”4. Click the blue “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page If there are specific words that a school would like to prohibit from being used, it can write them in the box beside “Moderation Blocklist” on the same page. If a user tries to use one of these prohibited words, it will automatically be marked as spam and won’t show up on the Facebook page. The key to any school successfully leveraging Facebook is finding what fits the personality of the individual school.The important thing is that each school makes their Facebook Page an extension of the amazing things they are doing every day in the classroom. While Facebook is at times a bit daunting, when used effectively it can provide schools with an excellent opportunity to engage the communities they serve and act as a key component in a school’s online presence.Some more benefits of facebook:-Share School News Facebook is an excellent opportunity for a school to connect with families and share information rapidly. If a school is consistent in keeping the information updated and accurate, students and families will likely come to rely on the Facebook Page as a resource to find information about what’s going on at the school. There are many different types of information that a school could choose to share on its Facebook Page.A Facebook Page is a great place to post noteworthy happenings around the school via a status update that posts on the Page’s wall. This is an easy way to keep families informed as to what’s going on during the school day. Additionally, it only takes moments to do (which in a school is always a good thing). If an event is particularly exciting, take some photos to share. For instance, Citizen Schools shared photos of a recent visit from Arianna Huffington and Tim Armstrong.Share Upcoming Events A Facebook Page is an excellent opportunity for a school to post upcoming events using the Facebook Events app. Utilizing Facebook Events can potentially lead to increased attendance at school functions. A school can also update attendees about any change in plans and send out a reminder as the event approaches.Make School Announcements Facebook is a great space for schools to make announcements to parents and students. For instance, if there is an ever-coveted snow day, announce it on the Facebook Page. If a school shares the snow day on its Facebook Page, the news will be sent to the walls of everyone that has Liked the page. Consistency is the key here. If the page is consistently updated with school news, followers will develop an expectation that they can count on the Facebook Page when they want to learn about something concerning the school. I’d also bet that news like a snow day will get plenty of Likes, which will spread the news quickly across the community’s social graph.Use Media to Showcase School Culture Many schools pride themselves on creating a unique culture that promotes not only academics but also the social development of its students. Facebook provides an opportunity to showcase this unique culture with those who can’t be in the building during the school day. Share Photos Photos are an excellent way to showcase school culture. A school may choose to use photos to highlight a variety of aspects of the school, including: Students exhibiting values the school encourages Celebrations of student work Field trips Experiential learning activities Assemblies or school-wide celebrations Recognition of individual students for excellence I request my opponent to not to request or try to influence the voters by asking them for their votes.This is against the laws of debating.Let the audience judge.I hope you understand my point.