by Matt Vernon.
I agree 100% with matt on 2 points. Not everyone should be forced to facebook for a social tool, i think its a fine extension for those who are. In the k-12 realm it is unrealistic to ask all users to be on facebook.
I also believe if moodle added social/grouping/file sharing independant of a course structure it would be very valuable in my organization.
Although I don't believe a social networking ala edmodo or facebook is a requirement for an LMS. My organization just put out a RFP and will likely adopt schoology because the want one and lack another solution for it.
Unfortunately that want is winning out over owning your content, open source, cost and all the other great reasons to use moodle and put it at the core of your ecosystem.