Poll your class. Use polls as an interactive teaching tool in class or just to help facilitate getting to know one another with the Poll app for Facebook.
I use the polling tool.
Bring literature to life. Create a Facebook representation of a work of literature like this class did.
Going to Facebook a character next semester.
Send messages. From unexpected absences to rescheduling exams, it’s easy to send messages through Facebook.
Send birthday greetings as well as send messages about absences.
Make announcements. Instructors can send out reminders about upcoming tests, upcoming due dates, or any classroom news.
Remind them about tests.
Create a separate account just for your classes. Keep two accounts if you want to use Facebook personally as well. This keeps your Facebook relationship at school on a professional level.
I just now realize that I need to do this.
Publish notes for recognition. If you want to recognize accomplishments of particular students or the effort of an entire class, be sure to write a note indicating what you are recognizing and tag all students involved.