turning social networks into an academic learning space
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Turning Social Networks into an Academic Learning Space. Dr. Andrew Simoncelli Nicholls State University. “ The traditional classroom concept will disappear, replaced by “Learning spaces” Real time, any-time learning”- Blog. Buzzwords. Generation M 8-18 year-olds Web 2.0 Wiki - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Turning Social Networks into an Turning Social Networks into an Academic Learning SpaceAcademic Learning Space
Dr. Andrew SimoncelliDr. Andrew Simoncelli
Nicholls State UniversityNicholls State University
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“The traditional classroom concept will disappear, replaced by “Learning
spaces” Real time, any-time learning”- Blog
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Buzzwords Generation M
8-18 year-olds Web 2.0 Wiki
Allows visitors to add, remove, and change content
Blogs User-generated entries are made in journal style
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Family of web feed formats used to publish
frequently updated digital content Social networking
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Statistics on Social Networks 1.1 Billion Internet users worldwide 8-18-year-olds spend 6.5 hours a day using
electronic media 8.5 hours worth due to multitasking
55% of American youth 12-17 use online social networks (pewinternet.org)
60% of students consider themselves Internet “content” producers
Movies and music promotion Fake sites for objects
Chair, butter etc.
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Social Networks MySpace
171,214,194 users (4/14/2007) Bought by News Corp in ’05 for $580 mil.
Facebook Used in educational communities 4,852 people in the Nicholls State network
Friendster Original network 40 million users
Club Penguin Aimed to 8-14-year-olds
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Most Popular sites on the Web (US)
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Source: http://www.alexa.com
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Do You have a site on?
74%
23%
12% 15%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
MySpace Facebook Both Neither
n=242
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Social Networking Dangers
Predators Employers looking at sites More than a third of teachers said
MySpace and other social networking websites have disrupted their school’s learning environment (NEA Today, March 2007)
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Social Networking Dangers
Are you worried about employers, family members, or teachers seeing your site?
Yes: 6%
No: 94%
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Blocking out Sites
Wikipedia for research??? University of Pennsylvania, UCLA
U.S. Schools LA Schools
limited restrictions for bandwidth concerns
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How often do you update your personal content on these sites?
1
1614
20
0
5
10
15
20
Daily Weekly Monthly Over aMonth
n=51
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How much time do you spend on these sites daily?
11% 13%
28%
48%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
<30 min 30 min-1hr
1 hour-2hours
2 hours ormore
n=236
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How much time do you spendon schoolwork daily?
37%34%
15% 14%
0%5%
10%
15%20%
25%30%
35%40%
<30 min 30 min-1hr
1 hour-2hours
2 hours ormore
n=241
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Blogging Basic lecture is an audio blog Turning blogs into learning aids
Hangletonweblogs.org Enhance real-world learning environment Interschool group projects
Weblogs.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/georgia Uses infinite time for discussion Academic Research
Huminif.uib.no/~jill/txt/researchblogs.html
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Blogging
Do you post a personal blog on these sites?
Yes: 36%
No: 64%
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What is your favorite form of communication with friends?
0%21%
17%
2%
0%
60%
e-mailPhoneTextIMDiscussion BoardIn Person
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What is your favorite form of communication with teachers?
18%
6%
2%
0%
4%70%
e-mailPhoneTextIMDiscussion BoardIn Person
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Why do you go on these sites?
15%
27%
34%
24%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Meet newpeople
Communicatew/ friends
Post Personalcontent
Look atothers' sites
n=242
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What is missing from CMS?
More personal Opinions, pics, music, communication
Communicate with friends non students or classmates
Creativity and personal customization Interaction Ease of Use Non-academic
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What is missing?
Students create content Personal opinion Peer-to-peer interaction Constructivism Flexibility
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What can I do?
Turn discussion board into blog Own words
Turn lectures into blog Tests and assignments
Allow students to create and share content
Transform syllabi into interactive global learning tools
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What can I do? Use Internet to fullest capability
Hyperlinking Online Resources YouTube videos
Provide content and can also stimulate the interest that makes the curriculum relevant
Brooklyn College Library 2530 friends in 7-months Marketing and announcements
Realize that nothing is cool forever Academia may kill the networks
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Turning Social Networks into an Turning Social Networks into an Academic Learning SpaceAcademic Learning Space
Dr. Andrew SimoncelliDr. Andrew Simoncelli
Nicholls State UniversityNicholls State University