Social Media Tools Project Laquita Bradford Shanna Brantley
Haley Larimore Jillian Eshelman Elishia Powell
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Pros of using social media tools Social networking sites allow
people to create new relationships and reconnect with friends and
family. Increased communication, even online, strengthens
relationships. Social media tools enhance student engagement.
Improve communication among teachers and students. Prepare students
for successful employment. Overall, we enjoyed all of the social
media tools. The tools were very beneficial to all of us and we
will continue to use them in the future.
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Cons of using social media Too much time online. Teens growing
up with these sites may not be aware that the information they post
is public and that photos and text can be retrieved even after
deletion. Parents could be uncomfortable with their child using
social media. Language barriers could make students
uncomfortable.
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Refining E-Learning Skills E-Learning skills were heightened
using the Wimba, Facebook, the blog, blackboard, and collaborating
online with different members of the class. Another pro to
e-learning would be being able to communicate with people in
different parts of the city and even different parts of the world
without driving to meet them. Many college classes are going to
e-learning and this is great for students so they do not have to
travel to class. A downside to E-learning would be that if your
microphone, speakers, or WIFI do not work correctly, it is hard to
understand people and participate in the collaborations.
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Successes Experienced Worked around audio problems in Wimba by
using the chat area Successfully used all social media tools
(Wimba, Facebook, Collaborate, etc.) Computer would not run Wimba.
It allowed those with similar interests to connect and converse. It
allows professionals to network more easily.
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Failures Experienced Connection issues Problems with audio on
Wimba Forgot to log-in at specific times Hard to hear/understand
others in Wimba and Collaborate. Used phone to call in to
Wimba.
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How can teachers use social media to increase awareness of
cultural diversity? Cultural awareness occurs when you are aware of
your and others culture. Cultural awareness becomes central when we
have to interact with people from other cultures. Social media
sites can be used for interactive projects and maintaining
appropriate lines of communication.
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How can teachers use social media? Use Facebook apps and groups
like Flashcards and WeRead to make learning fun. Allow students to
use Pinterest for demonstrations and projects. Create a class blog,
and post weekly homework assignments on it and newsletters. Record
your lessons and post them on YouTube, so students can review them
whenever they want.
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Blogs What is a blog? -A blog is a Web tool that allows authors
to quickly and easily self-publish text, artwork, and links to
other people for discussion. Why use blogs? Student-teacher
friendly Have educational benefits Helps maintain classroom
management
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Social Media Tools Project Laquita Bradford Shanna Brantley
Haley Larimore Jillian Eshelman Elishia Powell