This document discusses Facebook applications that can be used for educational purposes. It begins by mentioning some learning applications on Facebook like Mathematical Formulas and HeyMath. It then discusses the language learning application Luingo. Several types of flashcard applications are also listed. The rest of the document provides examples of how teachers and students can use Facebook for educational activities like sharing book reviews, holding discussions, creating study groups and more. It concludes by focusing on two applications in particular: Slideshare, which allows users to upload and share presentations; and Dropbox, which allows easier uploading of files to Facebook.

1. Casey Ball, Jen Lombardi, Anthony Scherer
and Laura Sproull

2.  Facebook Top 20 Learning Applications
 News report on Applications in Facebook to
improve education.

3.  Mathematical Formulas Facebook Page

4.  HeyMath Facebook Page

5.  Online learning community that helps people
learn different languages
 People can join Luingo on Facebook
 Connect with other people and learn new
languages

6.  They have
applications for a
ton of different
flashcards
depending on the
subject
 GMAT
 EMT
 GRE
 CNA
 CPA

7.  Ask for information
 Museums and more
 Follow politicians
 Learning games
 Public polling
 Applications

8.  Book reviews
 Offer Extra Credit
 News Gathering
 Documenting Growth
 Teaching 21st Century
Skills
 Build a Facebook
Application
 Ask students who
create context
 Take on a classroom
cause
 Brainstorm
 Journal Entries
 Scavenger Hunt
 Facebook Book Club
 Exam Practice
 Create Fake Profile
Accounts
 Reading Summaries
 Broadcast school news

9.  Ask parents to get involved
 Pet day can get a little less scary
 Archived videos
 Document class trips
 Highlighting vocabulary
 Explore questions
 Archive discussions
 Posting educational content

10.  Ask for feedback on assignments and activities
 Writing workshops
 Set up a Facebook backchannel
 Practice foreign language with native speakers
 Encourage online participation
 Create study groups

11.  Take classroom polls
 Get connected with guest speakers
 Students can discuss work through Notes
 Connect with classes around the world
 Discuss classroom ideas with other teachers
 Homework help
 Stay in touch with old students

12.  K-12 Setting
◦ Mathematical Formulas – list of math formulas
◦ Booktag – share books with classmates
◦ Knighthood – promote reading skills
◦ Word of the Day – fun facts, historical information
◦ Typing Test – improve typing speed/ability
 Higher Education
◦ JSTOR Search – research scholarly articles
◦ CiteMe – format proper citations
◦ Notely – organize notes
◦ Slideshare – create and share presentations

13.  Multimedia hosting website/built-in FB App
 Upload PowerPoint Presentations
 Upload documents
 Upload pictures/videos
 Easier & more convenient
◦ Versus uploading directly to Facebook
 Also upload from Dropbox

14.  “Application” of Facebook Applications
 Focusing on two applications

15.  http://www.edudemic.com/2012/05/100-updated-ways-to-use-facebook-in-your-classroom/