MODULE 6 Assignment: Research Ways Schools Are Using Social Networking for Teaching and Learning - 2 views
started by Jenni Borg on 15 Jul 13
started by Jenni Borg on 15 Jul 13
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1. (2009). Facebook classroom management & projects with student cell phones. From Toy to Tools. Retrieved from: https://www.diigo.com/bookmark/http%3A%2F%2Fcellphonesinlearning.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Ffacebook-classroom-management-projects.html?tab=people&uname=comi8903
This project uses Facebook in cell phones in the classroom as a part of everyday learning and participation.
2. Ally, M. (2012). Student attention, engagement and participation in a Twitter-friendly classroom. ACIS. Retrieved from: https://eprints.usq.edu.au/22703/2/Ally_Studentattention_ACS_2012_PV.pdf
In this project the teacher taught the students basics of Twitter e.g., how to set up an account, post tweets, hashtages, etc. The teacher then had the class participate in discussions via twitter. This seemed to increase the participation of the students.
3. (2013). Campus Interviews. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbHaNc5B7N8&list=PL7384A0116E6D6A43&index=4
One teacher had her students conduct campus interview via YouTube. I think this is creative and students really enjoyed the assignment.
4. Dujardin, F., Edwards, K., & Beckingham, S. (2012). Diigo: Social Bookmarking in a Professional Communication Course. Transformation in Teaching: Social Media Strategies in Higher Education. Informing Science. Retrieved from: http://blogs.chatham.edu/fellows/files/2012/03/Transformation_in_Teaching_Social_Media.pdf
This project was used in an upper level class. The students were taught how to use Diigo. The paper describes how Diigo increased participation, increased grades, and the students seemed to like the social media aspect.
5. (2012). Facebook in the classroom. Retrieved from: https://www.diigo.com/bookmark/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eslteachersboard.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Flessons%2Findex.pl%3Fread%3D2793?tab=people&uname=comi8903
This website is an example of how a teacher was able to incorporate Facebook into his classroom. There are many great examples here.
6. Golden, M. (2013). Using social media and collaborative work tools. Retrieved from: http://agb.org/sites/agb.org/files/u16/Social%20Media%20%26%20Collaborative%20Tools.pdf
This PowerPoint expresses how one teacher used and describes how to use multiple social media as a collaborative tool in teaching.
7. Mazer, J. P., Murphy, R. E., & Simonds, C. J. (2007). I'll See You On "Facebook": The Effects of Computer-Mediated Teacher Self-Disclosure on Student Motivation, Affective Learning, and Classroom Climate. Communication Education. Retrieved from: http://www.gtaan.gatech.edu/meetings/handouts/MazerFacebook.pdf
This project was very interesting to read about. The teacher wrote a self-disclosure page, and the article goes on to discuss how this may help students to feel better and more comfortable.
8. Mr. Featherstone. (2009). Facebook a character. Retrieved from: https://www.diigo.com/bookmark/http%3A%2F%2Fmrfeatherstone.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Funit-project-facebook-character.html?tab=people&uname=comi8903
This project was a fun one to read about. Mr. Featherstone had his students create a Facebook page based on their favorite character.
9. Retelny, D., Birnholtz, J., & Hancock, J. (2012). Tweeting for class: using social media to enable student co-construction of lectures. AMC. Retrieved from: http://socialmedia.northwestern.edu/files/2012/09/retelny2012_tweetingforclass.pdf
This project had students post discussion questions before the class lecture. Questions were discussed and more students were able to participate in a "safe" environment.
10. Young, J. (2013). Professor encourages students to pass notes during class - via twitter. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from: https://www.diigo.com/bookmark/http%3A%2F%2Fchronicle.com%2Fblogs%2Fwiredcampus%2Fprofessor-encourages-students-to-pass-notes-during-class-via-twitter%2F4619?tab=people&uname=comi8903
This article expresses how one professor chose to use Twitter in his class. He feels that the class discussions are richer because there is a constant stream of communication.