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Social Networks in Education

Social Networks in Education. Using Ning to Create a Social Network to Support a DAU Continuous Learning Module Sally Byrd EDIT 730 Fall 2009. Agenda. What is a social network? How can it be used in education? And for DAU? Creating a social network with Ning. What is it?.

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Social Networks in Education

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  1. Social Networks in Education Using Ning to Create a Social Network to Support a DAU Continuous Learning Module Sally Byrd EDIT 730 Fall 2009

  2. Agenda • What is a social network? • How can it be used in education? • And for DAU? • Creating a social network with Ning

  3. What is it? • Simply put… • But isn’t that Facebook? • How can social networks facilitate learning?

  4. Art education National Art Education Association “This network links teachers with a common bond: young children and art” http://naeaelementarydivision.ning.com

  5. Science Molecular Forces “A ning network for Chemistry and Physics Teachers to share ideas, ask questions and be nerdy.” http://molecularforces.ning.com

  6. Classics eLatineGreekeLearn “Students and teachers of Latin, ancient Greek, and Classical literature can exchange ideas on the role of technology in the Classics classroom here. “ http://eclassics.ning.com

  7. Many more… Educational Networking http://socialnetworksined.wikispaces.com

  8. DAU Continuous Learning Module CLL004 – Life Cycle Logistics for the Rest of Us • Learning objectives • - Describe, discuss but nowhere to do this • - Passive receipt of information

  9. Target Audience • People from outside the Logistics career field that require a basic primer on Life-Cycle Logistics • New people entering the DoD Life-Cycle Logistics career field • In other words - newbies

  10. How can a social network help? • Share resources • Ask and answer questions • Make connections

  11. About Ning • Advantages • Free! • Easy! • Public or private, you choose • 10GB of storage and 100GB of bandwidth • Disadvantages • Ads and promotions (easily gotten rid of for a price)

  12. Create an account

  13. Name your network

  14. Describe your network

  15. Style your network

  16. “Featurize” your network

  17. Voila! http://cll004.ning.com/

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