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Exploiting Social Networks for your Institute
Emma CresswellOnline Services Manager
IH San Isidro
Social Media??
"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."
A controversial subject?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16379494
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/teacher-should-be-fired-for-facebook-comment-judge-rules/5375
Student friendly social networks
• Different options:– Institute level:• Level of interactivity?
– Personal level:• Professional accounts -v- personal accounts
There is no right answer!
What do our students think?
…and the rest of the world?
• Biggest, most well known• Adolescents in particular
spend a lot of time connected
• Growing number of EFL groups and institutes are members
• Student/Teacher boundaries
• How much attention do people really pay to their feeds?
• Huge audience• Easy to search for things via
the #
• Lots of phantom accounts• What can you really say in
140 characters?
• Created for networking• Growing fast as more
people and countries join
• There are limitations• Facebook has been proven
to be more successful in terms of networking.
A threat to Linkedin??
Using Social Networks…
…some ideas
• Keep in touch with students• Sharing of information• A market for new or potential students• Groups• Games
• Keep in touch with students• Keep up with other institutes and teachers• Sharing of information• Follow new trends• Platforms to help manage your tweets
• Sharing of information• Huge teaching community• Interact with local businesses
I already work 24 hours a day… when will I have time for all this?
How to make your institute SNS and keep your DoS sane…
• Make the life of the DoS easier by designating an OSM.– Choose someone who is already comfortable
using different social networks.– Think about levels of control and privacy.
Student friendly social media…
and finally…
• Communication between departments is crucial.
• Choose ideas and approaches that are feasible.
• Don’t overdo it!
