Bridging the Technology Gap: Blogs, Wikis, & Social Networking

Bridging the Technology Gap
Blogs, Wikis, and Social Networks
Corinne Thomas, CFCS
Educational Technology Specialist
Vice President of Communications

“Most young people can’t remember a time without the Internet. But right now, many students’ learning experiences in school don’t match the reality outside of school.
We need to bridge this gap.”
Arne Duncan
US Secretary of Education

“Digital Natives”
Used to receiving information quickly
Like to parallel process & multi-task
Function best when networked
Thrive on instant gratification & frequent rewards
Marc Prensky, Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants

E-Mail
TODAY:
87% of teens use
e-mail
PCs
TODAY:
60% of teens have a
desktop/laptop
Pew Research Center

Cell Phones
TODAY:
75% of teens use
cell phones
the Internet
TODAY:
93% of teens use the Internet
Pew Research Center

Instant Messaging
TODAY:
68% of teens use
instant messaging
PDAs
TODAY:
Around 20% of teens have their own PDAs
Pew Research Center

Blogs
TODAY:
Around 54% of teens read blogs
MP3s
TODAY:
74% of teens have an MP3 player
Pew Research Center

What Technology Is NOT
Technology is not a Cure
Technology is not the End-all
Technology is not a Savior

Technology IS…
…a TOOL

Myths about Technology
Myth:
Technology is always expensive
Fact:
Some technologies are…but a lot are FREE
Ira Socol, Universal Design Technology

Myth:
Technology is an Add-On to Life
Fact:
We use technology every day!

Myth:
Technology is any tool invented after I was born
Fact:
Technology has been around since the dawn of time

Technology IS a…
Tool
…and can be an EFFECTIVE TOOL.

Giving people the power of the media
Blogging

Start a Blog!
Wordpress.com
Blogger.com (though Google)
Tumblr.com
Through your organization/institution
If you don’t want your own…
COMMENT on others’ blogs!

RSS Reader

Coordinating and organizing group input
Wikis

What Are Wikis?
Websites that can be modified or contributed to by users
Name taken from the Hawaiian word for “quick”
First wiki software was called “WikiWikiWeb”

Start a Wiki!
Most learning management systems have built-in wikis
wikispaces.com
pbworks.com (specifically for edu)
Join a wiki

Connectivism across boundaries
Social Networks

TechCrunch - February 2010

#1 Rule for Social Networking
Don’t post ANYTHING
you would NOT want
to be SEEN
by EVERYONE
in the WORLD.

Social Network Basics
Create Your Profile
“Friends” or “Contacts”
Friends of Friends/Contacts of Contacts
Network away!

Facebook
Update
Share
Read
Lists
Groups

Twitter
Updates in 140 characters or less
Follow anyone
“Trending Topics”
Searches

LinkedIn
Professionals
Online resume
Networking by Profession or Company

We can…and should…make a difference
Applications to FCS

“Today, the AAFCS strives to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life by providing educational programs, public policy, and through communication.”
Our Focus
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Connecting Professionals.
Touching Lives.

PEOPLE will always be more important than technology
Teach students to learn for LIFE, regardless of the technology available

For more information or to view a copy of these slides, please visit:
www.cgthomas.com/resources

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Bridging the Technology Gap: Blogs, Wikis, & Social Networking

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