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for Learning & Teaching Social Media 19/6/2014 Using the Cloud

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Presentation about using social media tools for learning and teaching. Tools covered includes blogs, media sharing tools, digital curation tools and social networking tools (Facebook).

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for Learning & Teaching

Social Media19/6/2014

Using the

Cloud

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http://www.jiscrsc.ac.uk/scotland

[email protected]

@RSCScotland

Mail List – bit.ly/rsc-info

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Using Blogs & Micro-blogs

Media Sharing Tools

Curating Web Resources

Social Networking

Outline

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ETNA: Use of Social Media tools

› Social media tools are widely available across colleges (although some tools are blocked)

› There is a notable variation in use of the tools with YouTube identified as the most popular tool

› 70% of academic respondents agreed that the use of social media tools enhances the quality of the learning experience

› Some respondents felt that tools were a distraction and should remain in the social space of learners

Social Media Use in Scottish FE - http://bit.ly/ETNAsocialmedia

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Snapshot of current uses

› Lagging behind – Facebook; Blogs; Wikis; Twitter–Facebook – divided opinions

–e-Safety

»ETNA 2012 Key Findings Report

Learners actively use it.Good to use popular tool for

learning

Uneasiness around usingpersonal/non-college tools

with learners

ETNA 2012 Key Findings Report -

http://bit.ly/ETNA2012

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Blogs• Online journal with chronological posts that are also searchable• Commenting facility• Other media can be easily incorporated (e.g. video or images)• Excellent tool to encourage reflection• Records distance travelled• A good tool for building up evidence

Blogs

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Use of Blogs at Cumbernauld CollegeHNC Creative Industries students at Cumbernauld CollegeMixture of written work (theory) put in context with student generated content such as videos, blogs, images etcFeedback transparent & linked to LO. Feedback becomes a conversation with tutor. Students also reflected on work and provide constructive feedback to others.

Jisc RSC Scotland Case Study - http://www.rsc-scotland.org/?p=925

Case Study

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Micro-blogs• Post small pieces of digital content (maximum

number of characters)• Posts followed (by friends, colleagues,

students)• Instant publication with few restrictions• Portable tool which feels organic and

spontaneous• Good collaboration and information sharing

tool • Can encourage reflection, peer review with the

potential to enrichlearning experiences

Micro-blogs - Twitter

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Multimedia sharing• Photo sharing – Flickr• Video sharing – YouTube, Teacher

tube• Presentation sharing – Slide Share

Multimedia sharing

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http://bit.ly/GEjKTI

Icons by http://dryicons.com

Jisc RSC Scotland Case Study - http://www.rsc-scotland.org/?p=232

Case Study

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Digital Curation

»Select & organise topic based, searchable collections using online tools

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› Enables storing, organising & sharing favourite websites

› Meaningful keywords added so collections are searchable

› Bookmarks can be shared with students or colleagues

› Sets of resources can be presented in visually stimulating formats

Benefits of Digital Curation Tools

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Facebook - What is it ?

»Facebook is a global social network used by 12.1% of the world’s population. (1)

»It’s popularity is defined by the opportunities it gives to its users to communicate, collaborate and share in a way that has never been possible before.

(1) (2012) Internetworldstats.com accessed Decmeber 2013

Image form Flickr by ideamediagirl licensed through CC

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Why use facebook?

Image form Flickr by owenbrown licensed through CC

» It is fast becoming the preferred method of communication

» It is accessible from any internet enabled device

» It is easy to use

»Learners are familiar with the interface and functionality

»Supports collaborative and creative work practices

»Supports the development of digital literacy skills

»A vehicle for advocating safe and responsible use of internet technologies

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Image form Wikimedia Commons

http://www.rsc-scotland.org/?p=2163

Case Study

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Drawbacks of Facebook

Image form Flickr by owenbrown licensed through CC

»Learners / staff could be subject to inappropriate behaviours

»Blurring private / personal both for learners and staff

»Potential for personal information to be compromised

»Additional learning platform to support

»Steeper learning curve for staff

»Perception of high e-Safety risk

»Facebook changes to privacy settings / defaults

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Reviewing your privacy settings

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Useful LinksFacebook for Educators (PDF): http://fbhost.promotw.com/fbpages/img/safety_resources/ffeclg.pdfJISCLegal – Facing up to Facebook:http://jiscleg.al/FacinguptoFacebookFacebook Safety:https://www.facebook.com/safety/Pages and Groups:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wellington-College-History-Department/483441971728348https://www.facebook.com/ubcgeography?fref=tshttps://www.facebook.com/mrfordsclasslearning?fref=ts

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Things to consider…eSafety & FacebookCarry out a risk assessment for Facebook usageEstablish an AUP for Facebook usageEstablish a clear take down policy

Data Protection & FacebookEnsure staff know about fair and lawful use of personal data

Make learners aware of DP using FacebookEnsure learners know how to protect their privacy

Offer learner’s alternatives to using FacebookCopyright & FacebookEstablish a clear policy on copyright ownership at the outsetRaise awareness with staff & learners on the risks of copyright infringement

Accessibility & FacebookMake reasonable adjustments for learners with additional needs

Make staff aware of their accessibility obligationsPromote and aid accessibility throughout your institution

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BenefitsSocial Media applications are easy to use and and can be easily accessed online using a browser

Modernises the curriculum with many already being used by young people - Can communicate with students outside class time

Increases choice and the scope for personalisation & learner autonomy

Improves possibilities for deeper & reflective learning

Supports collaboration & communication (tutor to student & student to student)

Largely free or very inexpensive & inherently scalable

Benefits

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LimitationsLimitatio

nsInformation overload: difficult to keep track of multiple posts

Students may not like overlap between private and educational tools (e.g social networking sites)

Can be time-consuming to moderate tools

Need to make students aware of inappropriate use and e-Safety issues

Awarding Bodies require to have confidence in systems

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Things to consider….

Start with one tool – work on that and add others later!

Consider what tools will be appropriate for your subject and student group

Use the tools to engage with peers/colleagues

Think quality rather than quantity

Things to consider…

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Find out more…

Contact Jisc RSC Scotland

[email protected]/scotland

@RSCScotlandMail List - http://bit.ly/rsc-info

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