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The 14 th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning November 5-7, 2008

Development of “Community” and Its Contribution to Online Learning Using the Social Networking Site - Ning. The 14 th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning November 5-7, 2008 Orlando, FL. Contributors. Phyllis Duryee, Faculty Harlan Schottenstein, Adjunct Faculty

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The 14 th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning November 5-7, 2008

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  1. Development of “Community” and Its Contribution to Online Learning Using the Social Networking Site - Ning The 14th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning November 5-7, 2008 Orlando, FL

  2. Contributors Phyllis Duryee, Faculty Harlan Schottenstein, Adjunct Faculty Dr. Yi Yang, Instructional Design Faculty

  3. Background… • Over 7000 students • 98% Currently Working • Average student age • Undergraduate - 33 • Graduate - 35

  4. Franklin University Background • Located in Columbus, Ohio • Founded in 1902 • Accredited by: • North Central Association (NCA) • Undergraduate and Graduate Majors

  5. Setting the StageCourse Development • Objective Based • Multiple Formats • Online and Face to Face • 6 week and 12 week (or 15 week) • Balanced Learning Format

  6. Setting the StageCourse Development • Team of Three • Developer • Designer • Content Expert • Support team: Course Manager, Program Chair, Librarian, Multimedia Dept., etc.

  7. Garrison, Anderson, & Archer, 2000

  8. Pedagogical Challenges of Getting Students’ Attention • “Today’s students feel empowered to put their attention where they want it to be.” Rheingold, 2003 • Ohio on-line students are 67% women, and of those, 43% are over 25. (Carey, 2008)

  9. Why we use Ning? • The limitation of CMS • No threaded bulletin board discussion. • No group/team management. • A more dynamic learning environment is needed. • High tech/High Touch is the key.

  10. Why we use Ning? 2. Special features of Ning • Threaded discussion • User-friendly group/team management • Personalized avatar • Uploading photos, audio, and video • Embedded chat • Password protected social network • Customized tabs

  11. Snap shots of current Ning Network

  12. Customized Tabs

  13. Discussion Forums

  14. Engaging Discussions

  15. Chat functions Students may chat with anyone in the class who is currently online.

  16. My Own Page

  17. Instant Feedback

  18. More controls from the instructor

  19. How Ning is used? - Class Forums

  20. Community Building in Discussions

  21. Community Built among Students

  22. Community Built among Students Student’s My Space site.

  23. Café Franklin

  24. Instructor’s page

  25. Students’ Comments on Using Ning in their Class

  26. Carey, Kate. (2008) Executive Director, Ohio Learning Network. Presentation at The Ohio State University. Garrison, D., Anderson, T, & Archer, W. (2000). Critical Inquiry in a Text- Based Environment: Computer Conferencing in Higher Education. The Internet and Higher Education. Rheingold, H. (2003) Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution. Basic Books.

  27. Franklin UniversityColumbus, Ohio USA www.franklin.edu

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