social networking in teaching public administration
DESCRIPTION
This study focuses on the use of social networking tools in the public administration discipline. It utilized a survey design, face-to-face and remote focus groups, and archival content analysis to determine best practice theory and application of web 2.0 social networking technologies to complement teaching and learning.TRANSCRIPT
SOCIAL NETWORKING IN TEACHING PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Baiyun Chen, University of Central FloridaThomas Bryer, University of Central Florida
Social Networking & Public Administration
Research Questions
Do Public Administration (PA) faculty use social networking services (SNSs)?
How do they use SNSs for teaching?
What implications on learning outcomes?
What concerns?
Research Methods
Survey
Interview
Content Analysis
Survey Sample
N=42
N=44
Do PA Faculty Use SNSs?
Question One:
N=56
N=39
How Do They Use SNSs for Teaching?
Question Two:
N=38
Types of Other Uses
Student Interaction
Programs Marketing & Student Recruitment
Alumni Connection
Job Visibility
Office Hours
N=41
N=41
N=40
N=37
What Activities Do You Use with SNSs?
Field Trips
Alumni Connections
Group Projects
Writing Projects (Blog/Wiki)
Course/Program/Conference Marketing
Student Association Networks
Part of Course Contents
Job Seeking
Student Interactions
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12222
333
8
N=23
76.9% (20)
N=26
What Implications on Learning Outcomes?
Question Three:
Improve Learning Outcomes
Speak student language
Multiple ways of learning
Enhance group work
Enhance public awareness
Increased Engagement
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
5
Not Improve Learning Outcomes
No benefit beyond existing LMS
Harms professional skills
Not sure about strategies
Lack of instructor control
Too much noise
Not perceived as learning tools
Professional students too busy
No reason given
Not suited for deep discussion or complex issues
Security and privacy concern
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
11111111
23
Not Sure About Learning Outcomes
Depend on the class
Not enough experience
Promise but unknown
No reason given
Not sure about strategies
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
1
1
2
2
2
What concerns?Question Four:
Other Concerns
Easy content posting
Misunderstandings
Not sure about strategies
Improper writing style
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
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