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List created for my COABE 2011 presentation on using social media in state adult education initiatives
Updated on 2011-05-23
Created on 2011-04-13
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Social Media - Technologies
Resources on the topic of Social Media
Well, it’s time we stopped focusing on social learning. That is, until we’ve mastered learning social.
"Emerging Technologies Matrix for Adult Education"
Web 2.0 matrix - Google Docs
"Where to begin? Many think that Twitter is a great place to start as it embodies nearly all the lessons that we have to learn to become adept in this new world. It is also very simple and easy to adopt with a great many immediate benefits."
"A study by Faculty Focus reveals educator’s participation on Twitter is increasing at a steady rate. The results are based on a survey responded by 1,372 higher education professionals. The study found 35.2 percent of respondents used Twitter in some form, up from 30.7 percent in 2009."
People use twitter in many ways, some as a newsfeed by following prominent people or networks, some as a pseudo-chatroom by limiting their followers and whom they follow to close friends and family, and some as a microblog for updating people about the work they are doing and their personal lives.
Social Media for Professional Development
Using SoMe in PD ; PLD - Personal Learning Networks, Professional Learning Networks
Using Social Media in Teaching and Professional Development
July 12 - August 6, 2010
Part III of a 3-Part Technology and Professional Development Discussion on
Building Adult Education Technology Capacity
Social media has forced presentations to become an interactive conversation. Presenters who embrace audience participation are connecting their audiences to their ideas in a more meaningful way. Using social media as a connection tool goes beyond just looking at the twitter feed to assess if you were boring or not. There are six ways to utilize social media while planning your presentation that will ensure an authentic connection and relevant conversation occur.
"Social Media for Trainers: Techniques for Enhancing and Extending Learning (Essential Tools Resource) [Paperback]
Jane Bozarth (Author) "
Twitter is very easy to set up and use, and as there are a huge number of Twitter apps that enhance its standard functionality, it is now a very powerful tool. And with over 200 million registered users, this free global system can no longer be overlooked for its potential as a social learning platform.
This Guide therefore looks at how to use Twitter for social learning - that is to build a community, communicate, collaborate with others, as well as share information and resources. In addition it looks at how it can be used for to support formal social learning events and programmes.
As you all know, Twitter is #1 on the Top 100 Tools for Learning list this year for the second year running.
Those who voted it into the top spot, know how important and valuable it has become for them. Others, who haven't yet tried Twitter, often show their surprise that a tool which they often consider "trivial" can be of any use for "learning".
Social Media - Advocacy
Using social media for advocacy efforts
Archive of NIFL discussion
Using Social Media - LiteracyTentWiki
ACTE is asking current and former CTE students, teachers, administrators, CTSO leaders, business owners and anyone who cares about education that prepares our youth and adults for the future workforce to share their experiences with CTE on the Internet.
An example of a state adult education office using Facebook to "get the word out."
Social Media in the Classroom
Resources for administrators and teachers
"Social media may have started out as a fun way to connect with friends, but it has evolved to become a powerful tool for education and business. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter and tools such as Skype are connecting students to learning opportunities in new and exciting ways. Whether you teach an elementary class, a traditional college class, or at an online university, you will find inspirational ways to incorporate social media in your classroom with this list."
Facebook isn’t just a great way for you to find old friends or learn about what’s happening this weekend, it is also an incredible learning tool. Teachers can utilize Facebook for class projects, for enhancing communication, and for engaging students in a manner that might not be entirely possible in traditional classroom settings.
37 items | 7 visits
List created for my COABE 2011 presentation on using social media in state adult education initiatives
Updated on 2011-05-23
Created on 2011-04-13
Category: Schools & Education
URL: