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Social Networks in the Education Setting

Social Networks in the Education Setting. Ryan Schaaf ryan_schaaf@hcpss.org Jason Poirier jason_poirier@hcpss.org Technology Teachers, Howard County Public Schools Adjunct Faculty Johns Hopkins University, SOE. Workshop Agenda. Workshop Motivation Define & Analyze Social Networks

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Social Networks in the Education Setting

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  1. Social Networks in the Education Setting Ryan Schaaf ryan_schaaf@hcpss.org Jason Poirier jason_poirier@hcpss.org Technology Teachers, Howard County Public Schools Adjunct Faculty Johns Hopkins University, SOE

  2. Workshop Agenda Workshop Motivation Define & Analyze Social Networks Impact on Society Review Social Network Features Ning Establish a social network Examine how social networks can be used in an education setting

  3. What is a Social Network?? A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific interdependency, such as: a special or common interest; shared values; visions, etc. The personal or professional set of relationships between individuals. Social networks represent both a collection of ties between people and the strength of those ties. ...www.parliament.vic.gov.au/SARC/E-Democracy/Final_Report/Glossary.htm is a map of relationships between individuals or organizations. It comprises nodes (usually individuals or organisations) and ties (the www.quantum3.co.za/CI%20Glossary.htm A web of interconnected people who directly or indirectly interact with or influence the student and family. ...rrtcpbs.fmhi.usf.edu/rrtcpbsweb/glossary.htm

  4. London, based serving Europe 15 million accounts Blog early, Blog often 40 million accounts Popular Social Networks - Number of Accounts find, connect and keep in touch with friends 50 million accounts networks organized by city or region to connect and interact with other people 175 million accounts interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos 253 million accounts

  5. Social Networking Spotlight - Worldwide • over 140 global social network services worldwide. • 1.7 billion user accounts • Social hot topic • Altering social media

  6. Social Networking Topography • Social Information on Demand • Collaboration • Real-time • Multi-layered communication

  7. Photo Galleries • Video Galleries • Discussion Board • IM Chatting • Blogs • Event Calendar Ning Features Controlled membership Privacy settings Real-time activity streaming Add Textboxes and widgets RSS Feed In/Out

  8. Hands-On Activity • Ning sign-up • Ning orientation • Participants will break-up into small groups

  9. Hands-On Activity (cont’d) Group 1 - Visual Discovery Use the photos sections to search and locate images that represent social networking, education, or their potential relationship. Group 2 - Multimedia Visit a large multimedia archive (YouTube, Slideshare, etc.) and upload relevant resources for our network.

  10. Hands-On Activity (cont’d) Group 3 - Archiving Documents Documents can be uploaded to the discussion board. Please create directions and/or procedures on how to do this in an organized manner. Group 4 - Internet Resources Internet links are an important aspect of an online learning environment. First, how and where should they be stored? Second, what are some of the internet resources that should be added to this network?

  11. Brainstorm • Go to the discussion board • Brainstorm ways social networks can benefit education. Also, brainstorm the potential hazards associated with social networks. • Share discussion board entries

  12. Showcase our Fully Functional Network

  13. Closure Word Sort • Please take the vocabulary words and match them to the definition on the way out Survey

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