social media for learning & teaching
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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).TRANSCRIPT
for Learning & Teaching
Social Media19/6/2014
Using the
Cloud
Using Blogs & Micro-blogs
Media Sharing Tools
Curating Web Resources
Social Networking
Outline
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
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
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
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
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
Multimedia sharing• Photo sharing – Flickr• Video sharing – YouTube, Teacher
tube• Presentation sharing – Slide Share
Multimedia sharing
http://bit.ly/GEjKTI
Icons by http://dryicons.com
Jisc RSC Scotland Case Study - http://www.rsc-scotland.org/?p=232
Case Study
Digital Curation
»Select & organise topic based, searchable collections using online tools
› 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
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
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
Image form Wikimedia Commons
http://www.rsc-scotland.org/?p=2163
Case Study
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
Reviewing your privacy settings
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
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
http://www.scoop.it/t/e-safety-e-safeguarding
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
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
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…
Find out more…
Contact Jisc RSC Scotland
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