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Steve Mills Bryce McKenzie Quinn Olson. r eddit. What is it? Content amalgamation site generated by public contribution. Content includes articles, websites, user submissions. Democratic evalutation of content. Examples of how to use. Teacher Use
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Steve MillsBryce McKenzie Quinn Olson reddit What is it? Content amalgamation site generated by public contribution. Content includes articles, websites, user submissions. Democratic evalutation of content.
Examples of how to use Teacher Use • Sub-reddits. Similar to twitter hashtags. Instructor can filter content based on interest (‘teacher’, ‘education’ sub-reddits). Student Use • Get students to look up current events/stories to become engaged.
How it is relevant? • Organised content • Best articles rise to the top. • Always current. • Relevant to the 21st century learner (technology). • Can generate discussion and critical thinking.
Challenges • Anyone can submit content so it may not be credible/appropriate. • Unfiltered - User needs to download filtering enhancements http://reddit.honestbleeps.com/. • Wide range of sophistication. Content may be too challenging/un-engaging.
Conclusion • Useful for both teachers and students. • Challenges for use in the classroom (inappropriate material). • Useful template for future programs (democratic selection).