This document discusses using Facebook as an educational tool at an Aboriginal Community Campus. It outlines benefits for both students and teachers, such as Facebook accommodating students' schedules and demands as adult learners. It also allows teachers to provide additional learning options and create an online learning community. Potential pros are that students and teachers are familiar with Facebook and it is accessible through mobile devices. However, cons include some students not knowing how to use computers or not having access. Additionally, Facebook is blocked on school computers and teachers have encountered technical difficulties. The document concludes that Facebook allows self-directed learning, practicing skills privately, and building community.

1. Facebook
An exploration into the use of
Facebook as an educational
tool at the Aboriginal
Community Campus.

2. Why Facebook?
Facebook is a well known social networking site
Benefits to students Benefits to Teachers
• Accommodates the many • Provides additional options for
demands of adult learners learning
and their schedules
• Affords the opportunity of
• Students can access the creating a learning
content at any time community outside of the
classroom
• Content can be used by
students to review class
material

3. Pros of using Facebook.
Students Teachers
• Know how to use it and • Teaching resources can
use it on a consistent be vetted for suitability
basis before posting
• Facebook is accessible • Can refer students to
through mobiles videos, links and
explanations
• Students can interact
with me or each other • Minimizes repetition
whenever needed
• More one on one time
can be spent with
students who need help

4. Cons of using Facebook.
Students Teachers
• Some students do not • Facebook is blocked on
know how to use a all school computers
computer
• Many technical
• Several students do not difficulties have been
have access to encountered, trying to
computers outside play videos from my
school Facebook page
• They do not have email
addresses or Facebook
pages
• Certain students do not
want to add me as a
Facebook friend

5. Support presently provided by
Facebook.
• Allows students to be self directed
and in control of their own learning
• Permits students to practice skills in
the privacy of their own homes
• Builds community and a sense of
belonging
• Shows students how technology can
assist in their learning