Role of Social Media in Your Classroom Datta Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D. University of Maryland, University College (UMUC) Kay Lehmann, Ed.D. University of Wisconsin-Stout #PASSHESocMedia
Sep 14, 2014
Role of Social Media in Your Classroom
Datta Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D.University of Maryland, University College (UMUC)
Kay Lehmann, Ed.D.University of Wisconsin-Stout
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OverviewSocial media learning benefits
Introduction – What is “social media?”
Types of social media
Classroom uses
Questions
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STUDENT BENEFITS
Engage students
Interactivity
Create learning communities
Share & exchange information and ideas
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Defining Social Media
*Web-based
*Open
* Collaborative
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What social media is NOT
Static webpages
Phone calls
Audience examples
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Types of social media
Twitter - Micro-blogging
Blogs
Wikis
Social bookmarking
Authentic examples of each
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SHARE YOUR BENEFITS
Engage students
Interactivity
Create learning communities
Share & exchange information and ideas
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Connect offices or groups
Brainstorm solutions
Examples from my classes
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Micro-blogging/TwitterCharacteristics
Hashtags
Follow-ing vs. ers
Uses in online courses
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Characteristics of TwitterBrief messages –
140 char
Can include images
Shortened links to other content
See all from “following”
Send to all “followers” Other micro-blogging tools: Tumblr,
FriendFeed, Facebook, Google + …
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What are #hashtagsStart with a #
Make Twitter searchable
Give tweets context
Make up your own or
Hashtags.org
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Uses for Twitter in Higher Ed
Student feedback AKA backchannel
Sharing resources
Connecting with experts
Online chats
http://maggiev.edublogs.org/2011/11/23/day-14-6-steps-to-create-a-twitter-backchannel-for-your-classroom/
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Online chats/Backchannel
http://www.cybraryman.com/twitter.html
Look for Chat Schedule
Conference attendees – backchannel
Can have classroom backchannel
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Characteristics of blogs
Uses in coursesReflective commentsePortfoliosGroup work
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REFLECTIONS
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REFLECTIONS
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EPORTFOLIO
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EPORTFOLIO
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GROUP WORK
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GROUP WORK
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GROUP WORK
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Social Bookmarking/Delicious
Other tools i.e. Diigo
Bookmarks always available
Curating links – no more fixing course links
https://delicious.com/onlineteach
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VOICE THREAD – PEER ASSESSMENT
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VOICE THREAD – WIKI GLOSSARY
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FacebookPeople already there/Can be private group
Build community beyond course
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Scoop.itCuration tool – saves articles, not just links
Newest articles on top
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Pinterest/EduclipperCuration – image-based
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Social Media Tools Online Course Uses Benefits TwitterFacebook
Share informationShare resourcesSearchable messagesConference informationUpdate class statusVideo reviewsCelebrate students
Student engagementBroaden course contentBuild supportive communityGlobal conversationQuestions and answersStudent encouragement
Social BookmarkingScoop.itPinterest
Search & share information and resourcesOrganize and store researchDevelop course reading listBuild back links for websites
Broaden course contentFuture referencing
Wikis
Course netiquette PageCollaborative projectsLive etextbookVirtual teamwork
Planning and guidelinesSynthesize informationBuild interdependency Spark motivation Enhance effective interaction
Blogs
EportfolioReflective JournalPresentation of Team Project K-12 Parental involvement
Offer community updatesBuild ownership of processFuture job portfolio
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Conclusions and questions
University of Wisconsin-Stout
http://www.slideshare.net/klehmann/passhe-role-of-social-media-in-higher-education
Kay Lehmann, Ed.D.
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Datta Kaur Khalsa,
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