The study aims to assess the use of social networking sites among Educational Technology (Edtech) students of Philippine Normal University Visayas. Descriptive method was used. A total of 95 respondents participated, 27 were males and 68 were females. The statistics used were: frequency, percentage weighted mean, and rank. The top three uses of social networking in the personal life of the respondents according to rank are: 1) to connect with people, 2) to do research, and 3) to e-mail people. With regard to its use in their academic life, the top three are: 1) to do research, 2) to e-mail, and 3) to connect with people. The social networking sites which ranked number one as being used by the respondents are Google for research, Yahoo for e-mail, Facebook for connecting with people and OLX for purchasing. The study disclosed that the respondents “agree” with the benefits of social networking. It was concluded based on the findings of the study that there are social networking sites used to a high extent by the respondents. However, they are limited only to Facebook, Google and Yahoo. The foremost use of social networking is for researching, chatting and messaging and uploading and downloading. Furthermore, it was concluded that the respondents are aware that social networking has both benefits and risks. The researcher recommends the following: the students should be given trainings and workshops on the effective use of social networking; the teachers should monitor the social networking done by their students for purposes of proper guidance and information.

Abstract
Ⅰ. Introduction
Ⅱ. Research Methods
Ⅲ. Results and Discussion
    1. Social Networking Sites Being Usedby Respondents According to Purpose
    2. Extent of Use of Social NetworkingServices
    3. Benefits of Social Networking AsPerceived by the Respondents
    4. Risks of Social Networking as Perceivedby the Respondents
    5. Respondents' Proposals for EffectiveUse of Social Networking Sites
Ⅳ. CONCLUSION
References

• Janette Canizares-Magalona(Faculty Teacher Development, Philippine Normal University Visayas, Philippines)
• Young-hwan Kim(Pusan National University)