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Turning Social Networks into an Academic Learning Space. Dr. Andrew Simoncelli Nicholls State University. “ The traditional classroom concept will disappear, replaced by “Learning spaces” Real time, any-time learning”- Blog. Buzzwords. Generation M 8-18 year-olds Web 2.0 Wiki - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Turning Social Networks into an Turning Social Networks into an Academic Learning SpaceAcademic Learning Space
Dr. Andrew SimoncelliDr. Andrew Simoncelli
Nicholls State UniversityNicholls State University
“The traditional classroom concept will disappear, replaced by “Learning
spaces” Real time, any-time learning”- Blog
Buzzwords Generation M
8-18 year-olds Web 2.0 Wiki
Allows visitors to add, remove, and change content
Blogs User-generated entries are made in journal style
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Family of web feed formats used to publish
frequently updated digital content Social networking
Statistics on Social Networks 1.1 Billion Internet users worldwide 8-18-year-olds spend 6.5 hours a day using
electronic media 8.5 hours worth due to multitasking
55% of American youth 12-17 use online social networks (pewinternet.org)
60% of students consider themselves Internet “content” producers
Movies and music promotion Fake sites for objects
Chair, butter etc.
Social Networks MySpace
171,214,194 users (4/14/2007) Bought by News Corp in ’05 for $580 mil.
Facebook Used in educational communities 4,852 people in the Nicholls State network
Friendster Original network 40 million users
Club Penguin Aimed to 8-14-year-olds
Most Popular sites on the Web (US)
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Source: http://www.alexa.com
Do You have a site on?
74%
23%
12% 15%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
MySpace Facebook Both Neither
n=242
Social Networking Dangers
Predators Employers looking at sites More than a third of teachers said
MySpace and other social networking websites have disrupted their school’s learning environment (NEA Today, March 2007)
Social Networking Dangers
Are you worried about employers, family members, or teachers seeing your site?
Yes: 6%
No: 94%
Blocking out Sites
Wikipedia for research??? University of Pennsylvania, UCLA
U.S. Schools LA Schools
limited restrictions for bandwidth concerns
How often do you update your personal content on these sites?
1
1614
20
0
5
10
15
20
Daily Weekly Monthly Over aMonth
n=51
How much time do you spend on these sites daily?
11% 13%
28%
48%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
<30 min 30 min-1hr
1 hour-2hours
2 hours ormore
n=236
How much time do you spendon schoolwork daily?
37%34%
15% 14%
0%5%
10%
15%20%
25%30%
35%40%
<30 min 30 min-1hr
1 hour-2hours
2 hours ormore
n=241
Blogging Basic lecture is an audio blog Turning blogs into learning aids
Hangletonweblogs.org Enhance real-world learning environment Interschool group projects
Weblogs.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/georgia Uses infinite time for discussion Academic Research
Huminif.uib.no/~jill/txt/researchblogs.html
Blogging
Do you post a personal blog on these sites?
Yes: 36%
No: 64%
What is your favorite form of communication with friends?
0%21%
17%
2%
0%
60%
e-mailPhoneTextIMDiscussion BoardIn Person
What is your favorite form of communication with teachers?
18%
6%
2%
0%
4%70%
e-mailPhoneTextIMDiscussion BoardIn Person
Why do you go on these sites?
15%
27%
34%
24%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Meet newpeople
Communicatew/ friends
Post Personalcontent
Look atothers' sites
n=242
What is missing from CMS?
More personal Opinions, pics, music, communication
Communicate with friends non students or classmates
Creativity and personal customization Interaction Ease of Use Non-academic
What is missing?
Students create content Personal opinion Peer-to-peer interaction Constructivism Flexibility
What can I do?
Turn discussion board into blog Own words
Turn lectures into blog Tests and assignments
Allow students to create and share content
Transform syllabi into interactive global learning tools
What can I do? Use Internet to fullest capability
Hyperlinking Online Resources YouTube videos
Provide content and can also stimulate the interest that makes the curriculum relevant
Brooklyn College Library 2530 friends in 7-months Marketing and announcements
Realize that nothing is cool forever Academia may kill the networks
Turning Social Networks into an Turning Social Networks into an Academic Learning SpaceAcademic Learning Space
Dr. Andrew SimoncelliDr. Andrew Simoncelli
Nicholls State UniversityNicholls State University