Investigating instructional strategies for using social media in formal and informal learning. Baiyun Chen and Thomas Bryer University of Central Florida, USA Abstract Despite the high popularity of personal use of online social media, a low percentage of students and instructors use them for educational purposes.
This qualitative study explores the use of social media among faculty in the discipline of public administration in the United States. Eight instructors participated in telephone interviews about their experiences and perceptions of using social media for teaching and learning. Instructors perceive that informal learning using social media could be facilitated by instructors and integrated into formal learning environments for enriched discussions, increased engagement, and broad connections. Keywords: Social media; qualitative study; public administration; instructional strategy; formal learning; informal learning; social networking Introduction The use of social media has surged globally in recent years.
Social media has been defined in different ways. Literature Review. The 2012 A-Z List Of Educational Twitter Hashtags. We got so many additions and updates to our 2011 list we thought it was time to bring you the most up-to-date list for 2012. So, without further ado, here’s the 2012 A-Z list of educational Twitter hashtags. We went through all the comments on the 2011 version , wrote down all the Twitter and Facebook updates, and compiled this list over the course of several months. What follows is our best effort to bring you the biggest and baddest list of hashtags. I’m sure we still missed some as new hashtags seemingly pop up every day. In any case, let us know what we missed in the comments or on our Facebook page!
First, some background to get you up to speed on what the heck a hashtag is. First, What’s A Hashtag? Whether you’re a new or seasoned Twitter user, you likely come across confusing hashtags that probably look like a bunch of nonsense. Skype in the classroom. Alexander Macgillivray Talks Tweets And Freedom Of Speech. 10 Ways to Use Pinterest in the Classroom. Due to the popularity of my post Pinterest – Turning Procrastination into Classroom Preparation, I’ve decided to follow up with ways to use Pinterest with students.
When using Pinterest, keep in mind that not all pins are safe and secure, and monitoring will be necessary to ensure students don’t stumble upon inappropriate content. Nonetheless, Pinterest provides some creative opportunities in the classroom, and could be a great method for instruction, collaboration, and classroom projects. Here are 10 ways to use Pinterest with your students, including some example boards online: CLASSROOM MUSIC BOARD – if you ever play music while students work or write, create a board where students can pin their favorite songs and artists so you can use their favorite music in class (remember to check to make sure their suggestions are language and theme appropriate first!) Hope these 10 ways can help you incorporate Pinterest into your classroom! Like this: Like Loading... 50 Interesting Ways To Use Skype In Your Classroom. How To Use Vine In The Classroom 2.89K Views 0 Likes Students can quickly create their very own six-second videos for free.
Here's a quick look at using Vine in the classroom for active learning. 10 Ways To Become A Better Online Learner 7.43K Views 0 Likes There are some quick and easy ways to become a better online learner. Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students.