June 13, 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Expo
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June 13, 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Expo
¡ Introduction ¡ The use of Social Networks in daily lives ¡ The use of Social Networks in education ¡ Lifelong learning & Self-‐directed learning ¡ Incorporation of social-‐network-‐based learning into an engineering course
¡ Assessment ¡ Outcomes and Future work
Ø Social networking tools have reshaped the way we communicate
Ø One can see the use of social networks in: Ø Media Ø Marketing Ø Emergency Response Systems Ø ….
Ø How about it is potential in information transfer in education?
¡ ABET criteria require that engineering programs demonstrate that their students attain “a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning”.
¡ A self-‐directed learning environment is implemented in senior level Process Control course in Plastics Engineering Department at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
¡ To utilize a social networking platform to help students gain self-‐directed learning skill that they can use after graduation § Personal Development § Job Related § Preparation for Future
¡ To utilize a social networking platform to help students gain self-‐directed learning skill that they can use after graduation
¡ Why use a social networking platform? § Popularity § Easiness § Necessity § Connections
¡ Senior level Process Control (26.404) course § 3 credit course in Fall 2011 semester § Plastics Engineering Department at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
§ 33 students were enrolled & meets 2*week for 75-‐minute sessions.
§ 2 HW assignments/week, and 2 project assignments/semester, and final exam
§ Students who participated and completed the self-‐directed learning modules received extra credit. ▪ Each module worth 2.5%, totaling a 10% extra credit for the full participation.
Step 1: In – class presentation on lifelong learning and self-‐directed learning Step 2: Survey (Pre-‐implementation survey) to measure students’ comfort level and overall understanding of the concept of lifelong learning Step 3: Selection of the implementation platform Step 4: Implementation of the self-‐directed learning modules Step 5: Survey (Post-‐implementation survey) to measure students’ responses to the experience, and also to collect feedback
¡ Do you have accounts with any of the following networks? Please circle all that apply. § A. Facebook § B. LinkedIn § C. Twitter § D. Other
Membership numbers and grow rates: • Over 800 million active users in Facebook – avg. 28 years of age • 135 million users in LinkedIn – avg. 42 years of age
¡ Instructor shares the links to the self-‐directed learning modules
¡ Students who “Like the page” receives a “News Feed” update
¡ They can reach the material through the shared link on their “News Feed”
¡ They read/watch/listen the shared material ¡ Answer the associated questions on the course’s page
Self-‐Directed Learning Modules and Self-‐Directed Learning Questions
Shared by Course Instructor
Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student n
In Class Presentatio
n
1st Assessment
Phase
1st SDL Module
2nd SDL Module
3rd SDL Module
4th SDL Module
2nd Assessment
Phase
September 2011
October 2011
November 2011
December 2011
¡ Resources: § USA Today § NPR § Plastics News § Biz Journals
¡ Topics of Modules § Manufacturing of Plastics § Six-‐sigma and Quality control in manufacturing § Lean Manufacturing (Toyota Production System) § Real-‐case examples & interviews
The contents of the self-‐directed learning modules were
relevant and beneficial.
I might share links with the course Facebook page after graduation. I think I can provide valuable information to the students who will be taking this class in the future.
If you come across a news article, radio show or a TV program that you find beneficial for your career, how likely are you to share it with your colleagues and classmates through a social networking platform?
Comparison shows improvement of students’ perception and understanding of self-‐directed learning.
However, it clearly indicates that one course and one implementation is not enough to provide students with the self-‐directed learning skill 100%,
though it is a great way to introduce them to the concept.
¡ I liked the fact that we were provided with a technology-‐forward way of learning. It definitely opens up many opportunities
¡ I completed all of the self-‐directed learning modules, though I wish it wasn’t through Facebook, I am not a big user.
¡ I had to create a Facebook account just so I can complete the extra credit modules and receive the extra credit. I will be cancelling my account after the course ends.
¡ The idea is great, but I think it is going to take few more years until people can understand and utilize it
¡ Discomfort due to unknown ¡ What if my answer is not correct?
§ Correct/Incorrect vs. Discussion & Learning ¡ What if someone challenges my point of view?
§ Learning through discussion ¡ What if my professor sees my Facebook account?
§ Privacy settings § The course instructor IS NOT friends with any students. § Public & group privacy settings
¡ Why can’t we just submit a hard copy/e-‐mail? § Learning through discussion & interaction § Lifelong learning
¡ A new experience § Challenges & Discomfort § Excitement & Interest
¡ Being connected / Everyday Life / Future
¡ Possibility of implementation for other courses § Discussion-‐based § Lifelong Learning Opportunity § Self-‐Directed Learning Opportunity
All References used in the presentation are listed in the Conference Proceedings.
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