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Use of Technology and Social Media in the Classroom. Dr. Betsy A. Pudliner Eastern Illinois University. Agenda. Definition Types of Social Media Why Social Media? The Four Pillars and Dragonfly Effect. Integrates Interaction Creation Organize, Edit, Comment, Combine, And Share Content.
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Use of Technology and Social Media in the Classroom Dr. Betsy A. Pudliner Eastern Illinois University
Agenda • Definition • Types of Social Media • Why Social Media? • The Four Pillars and Dragonfly Effect
Integrates Interaction Creation Organize, Edit, Comment, Combine, And Share Content Definitions
Andreas Kaplan and Michael Heinlein define social media as "a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0, and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content."[ Social media is ubiquitously accessible, and enabled by scalable communication techniques.
Not just about platforms of engagement—holistic approach Types of Social media
Innovative Culture Self-Worth = competence, autonomy, and relatedness
Action-reaction-result loop Contagious energy: that contact generates a ripple/multiplier effect (good, diminish bad) Power of Social Technology
Towards goals and objectives Collective movement
Four Pillars • Research • Strategy • Engagement • Measurement Synchronization
Four Pillars Dragonfly Effect Redesign Goals /Obj if necessary Research Develop Goals and Objectives Strategy Grab Attention Use personal experience Limited Awareness Focus & GET Engage Take Action Measurement Empowerment Enable Greater Awareness
Research • Small actions create big change • What is proper research? • Search for meaningful reflections What is proper research?
Strategy or eFactors • Emphasis through focus • Empowerment through intelligent design • Engagement and grab attention • Enhancement take action with experience • Enable or cultivate an innovative culture TakeAction Connections
Engagement • Use personal experience to develop reflective practices • Immerse yourself in the action Involvement
Measurement • How well did we do? • If we have all four wings moving in synchronization, utilized the four pillars, then the body and spirit of your goals and objectives should be reached Limited awareness Greater Awareness
References • The Dragonfly Model--Smith, Andy; Aaker, Jennifer (2010-08-20). The Dragonfly Effect: Quick, Effective, and Powerful Ways To Use Social Media to Drive Social Change (Kindle Locations 437-439). John Wiley and Sons. Kindle Edition. • Complete references available upon request