Social Media in Education

Social Media in Education
Blogs, Wikis, and Social Networking Sites
Corinne Thomas, CFCS
Educational Technology Specialist
VP of Communications – California Affiliate of the AAFCS

“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

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”

edusocmedia.wikispaces.com

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 Networking

Social Networking Sites
Social networking sites are web-based services that allow individuals to:
Construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system
Articulate a list of other users with whom they share a connection
View and traverse their list of connections and those made by others within the system
Boyd & Ellison, 2007

TechCrunch - February 2010

#1 Rule for Social Networking
Don’t post anythingyou wouldn’t wantto be seenby
Everyone in the world

Social Network Basics

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

Tips for Using Social Media
Keep it simple
Keep it open
Keep it real
Use it often
Know your goals
Find the right tool

Etiquette Considerations
Building community

Do not say anything online that you would not say in real life

Dr. Smith looked rather stunning today.
Currently looking for new employment. Don’t tell my boss!
I hate you!
VOTE FOR THIS CANDIDATE!!! NOW!!! PLS??!?!?!
My boss is such a moron
My 2nd section is so much better than my 3rd
My kids are home alone tonight. Hope they’ll be okay. Haha!

Ask permission

Add Value

Avoid fights/bashing

Listen to others
Maybe even ask for clarification

Respect the community

Respect the individuals

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

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Social Media in Education

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