ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the context of use of social networking in a writing class in the Philippines. It presents the thinking on information communication technologies (ICT) in English language teaching (ELT). The chapter explores the potential of social networking in the ELT classroom considering the communities of practice framework. It also presents a sample case study, which contextualizes these concepts. The course has two major learning outcome outputs: extended-definition essay and argumentative essay/problem-solution essay. In Episode 1, English and Filipino are used in commenting on an extended definition about snakes. In Episode 2, participants do not only focus on the organization of the essay, which focuses on cloning but also features the emotional states upon reading the work of their peer hinting at a sense of mutual engagement in dealing with the piece. The use of social networking in the language classroom may not only be considered a trend but seems to be a growing prominent feature in globalized classroom.
