Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 14, 2009

Summary: “Debates rage about the appropriateness of using social networking in teaching, with arguments ranging from waste of time and distraction from academic goals to needed to reach net generation student. An example of using a social networking tool, Ning, in an online class is reported.&#. Three main points.

Social Networks 171

Social Networks Social Network Distance Learning Network 171

Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 15, 2008

Developed a course on social networking for business. Use online library databases to research social networking. Provided a bunch of stats on social networking usage–I’m not taking notes on all that). Many businesses consider time on social networking sites wasted, but not all.

Social Networks 170

Social Networks Social Network Network Wiki 170

Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 25, 2008

Social networks ‘teaching tech skills’ - vnunet.com. Brief summary of research on the educational benefits of sites like MySpace and Facebook for high schoolers. When asked what they learn by using social networking sites, the students. diverse views’ and ‘communication skills’

Social Networks 170

Social Networks MySpace Social Network Summary 170

Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

Haven’t you see MySpace, facebook and blogs. Harold Jarche » Selecting Social Network Platforms. Describes several smaller social network platforms with some pluses and minuses, including Ning, Grou.ps, Buddy Press, and Elgg. Children don’t keep diaries any more – oh yeah! Learning 2.0 tags: skype.

Social Networks 170

Social Networks Skype Ning MySpace 170