What is Social Networking?
- When students walk out of the classroom doors, class usually does not end right then and there. The collaboration, interaction and socialization continues. Students interact with each other and with their teachers via online tools known as “social networking tools”. A social networking site is typically one where users set up an account with a web page and/or blog and can post photos, text and other content. They can create profiles and links to other community members through common interests. They post blogs and respond to each other. They are out there using social book marking, folksonomy, class wikis, creating podcasts and vodcasts and putting them online, using social imaging and many other tools used to encourage motivation and excitement in their ultimate quest for learning.
- Social networking sites have taken us, educators, outside of our comfort zone. Like all other new technologies, we need to explore how we can continue to educate students on how to use these sites wisely. Blocking them from our school networks and encouraging our students not to use them has certainly brought a shift to our thinking. With social networking, students have their own online areas to work with, including digital portfolios, as well as community areas.
Pros and Cons
- According to Graham Attwell on using Personal Learning Environments, he believes the danger is that the education system will become irrelevant to many peoples learning needs. It will be seen as an imposition. Young people will turn to social spaces for communication and developing ideas. Access to quality learning provision for adults will be dependent on companies and private training providers.
http://123elearning.blogspot.com/2006/09/social-networking-in-classroom.html
16 comments:
I think you did a great job breaking it down into sections and making it interesting. It was a little bit short, but since it didn't seem to lack any important information, it wasn't really a problem! I enjoyed reading the pros and cons. I agreed with everything you said. I liked the part where you said 'Young people will turn to social spaces for communication and developing ideas' because it is completely true. THats how most kids get started with social networking. Great job this week!!
Great Job Group 5! I thought your article seemed interesting but it didnt seem to flow that well. And although there was a lot of information in it I didnt really get what your opinion was on it. I feel like you were saying social networking should be in schools and I have to admit I disagree! I think it should be kept out of school and the only things discussed should be the risks and how to avoid them. The layout of your summary was really great though! Great Work Group 5!
I like how you guys set up your blog into sections. It made it easy to follow when reading. I like how you pointed out some good ways to use social networking in the classroom. My group's article was just the view point of how they shouldn't be used in the classroom. It's good to read about both sides. Great job!
Great job on your blog this week. It looks really good. You guys had a lot of great information and think you organized and presented it well in the blog.
I would have liked to hear your groups opinion n using social networking in the classroom. But as another person mentioned as well, it seemed like your group insinuated that they liked the idea of having social networking in classrooms.
I would have to disagree with bringing social networking into the classroom. There are so many dangers that come along with using these social networking sites (ie child predators, distractions, bullying, etc) that I dont think it is neccessary or safe to use these in classrooms. If a student wants to use these sites for social networking, then it should be done at home. I think schools need to make students aware of the dangers that come with using these sites and how to be safe when using a site, not bring the dangers into the classrooms.
I loved how you divided your blog into different parts, it made it flow easier. It was short and to the point, but not lacking in information. You still told us everything we needed to know.
Good job!
Great job this week. I love how visually appealing your blog is. I also liked how you guys gave the pros and cons of the topic. g
I like the way you broke up your article! It made it very easy to follow! I also liked the way you included the pros and cons of social networking really sowing both sides! I think that although social networking can be used in the classroom every thing in moderation is good.
I enjoyed the graphics you included in your summary. The information you provided was great-to the point. I agree, social networking tools have taken many educators outside of their comfort zone. But as with any new tool in the classroom, technological or not, educators must explore anything that engages the students.
Hey group five, your blog looks great, maybe a little short, but it does have a lot of info. stuffed into its shortness! I really like how you broke up the sections very well with easy to understand titles. I also enjoyed the cartoon you guys began with, it added a touch to your blog; which was nice to see. I think you guys could have stated a few more pros and cons, and maybe added a few group members' opinions on this topic. That would have been nice to hear. Other than that-i believe/agree that our own learning spaces let us form and join communities and to create, consume, remix, and share material with our friends. -Lindsay B.
This summary is well written. The first sentence is true, when students leave the classroom the class does not necessarily end right then and there. Students use social networking sites and teachers banning them is simply not going to work. Students will still go on them so a way for these sites to be incorporated is needed.
This blog was very concise and to the point. I liked that you guys didn't beat around the bush, but instead got right into what you needed to talk about. The little comic in the beginning drew in my attention. I liked to see each paragraph started with a question, because I know exactly what I was going to be getting from that section.
I really liked how your group set up the blog with the bulletins and pictures. The picture of the mom looking over the child's shoulder was funny because that is usually how parents react with out even realizing that their child may be using it to help with their home work. I never even thought about teacher's using the social networking tools to communicate with the students. That would be nice if students could communicate with the teacher online outside of class for extra help on assignments.
Beem Bam Boom, short and to the point, but very informative. Could have been alitle longer but you what you wantd to say out there and thats all that matters really. I liked the graphics and i liked the way it was set up, just could have been longer. Thats about it.
I thought you all did a really good job. I liked how everything was broken down. Also, how it included the pros and cons. Overall everything was very easy to follow.
Good job Group 5. I liked how you showed that social networking can be a good thing to use in the classroom.
Group Five,
It was clever to post a comic strip about social networking at the top of your blog. It definately drew the attention to your blog over others. Each week I check your blog to see how you are doing your layout. You always include pictures and captivating colors to enhance your article. The information provided was short and to the point. I really enjoyed reading it!
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