Social Networks in the Education Setting

Social Networks in the Education Setting

Ryan Schaaf ryan_schaaf@hcpss.org

Jason Poirierjason_poirier@hcpss.org

Technology Teachers, Howard County Public Schools

Adjunct FacultyJohns Hopkins University, SOE

Ryan Schaaf ryan_schaaf@hcpss.org

Jason Poirierjason_poirier@hcpss.org

Technology Teachers, Howard County Public Schools

Adjunct FacultyJohns Hopkins University, SOE

Workshop AgendaWorkshop Agenda

• Workshop Motivation• Define & Analyze Social Networks• Impact on Society• Review Social Network Features• Ning• Establish a social network• Examine how social networks can be used in an

education setting

• Workshop Motivation• Define & Analyze Social Networks• Impact on Society• Review Social Network Features• Ning• Establish a social network• Examine how social networks can be used in an

education setting

What is a Social Network??What is a Social Network??• A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which

are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific interdependency, such as: a special or common interest; shared values; visions, etc.

• The personal or professional set of relationships between individuals. Social networks represent both a collection of ties between people and the strength of those ties. ...www.parliament.vic.gov.au/SARC/E-Democracy/Final_Report/Glossary.htm

• is a map of relationships between individuals or organizations. It comprises nodes (usually individuals or organisations) and ties (the www.quantum3.co.za/CI%20Glossary.htm

• A web of interconnected people who directly or indirectly interact with or influence the student and family. ...rrtcpbs.fmhi.usf.edu/rrtcpbsweb/glossary.htm

• A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific interdependency, such as: a special or common interest; shared values; visions, etc.

• The personal or professional set of relationships between individuals. Social networks represent both a collection of ties between people and the strength of those ties. ...www.parliament.vic.gov.au/SARC/E-Democracy/Final_Report/Glossary.htm

• is a map of relationships between individuals or organizations. It comprises nodes (usually individuals or organisations) and ties (the www.quantum3.co.za/CI%20Glossary.htm

• A web of interconnected people who directly or indirectly interact with or influence the student and family. ...rrtcpbs.fmhi.usf.edu/rrtcpbsweb/glossary.htm

Popular Social Networks - Number of Accounts

Popular Social Networks - Number of Accounts

London, based serving Europe

15 million accounts

Blog early, Blog often

40 million accounts

find, connect and keep in touch with friends

50 million accounts

networks organized by city or region to connect and interact with other people

175 million accounts

interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos

253 million accounts

Social Networking Spotlight - Worldwide

• over 140 global social network services worldwide.

• 1.7 billion user accounts• Social hot topic• Altering social media 

Social Networking Topography

•Social Information on Demand

•Collaboration

•Real-time

•Multi-layered communication

Ning FeaturesNing Features

• Controlled membership

• Privacy settings• Real-time activity

streaming• Add Textboxes and

widgets• RSS Feed In/Out

• Controlled membership

• Privacy settings• Real-time activity

streaming• Add Textboxes and

widgets• RSS Feed In/Out

• Photo Galleries• Video Galleries• Discussion Board• IM Chatting• Blogs• Event Calendar

Hands-On ActivityHands-On Activity

Ning sign-up Ning orientation Participants will break-up into small groups

Ning sign-up Ning orientation Participants will break-up into small groups

Hands-On Activity (cont’d)Hands-On Activity (cont’d)

Group 1 - Visual DiscoveryUse the photos sections to search and locate images

that represent social networking, education, or their potential relationship.

Group 2 - MultimediaVisit a large multimedia archive (YouTube,

Slideshare, etc.) and upload relevant resources for our network.

Group 1 - Visual DiscoveryUse the photos sections to search and locate images

that represent social networking, education, or their potential relationship.

Group 2 - MultimediaVisit a large multimedia archive (YouTube,

Slideshare, etc.) and upload relevant resources for our network.

Hands-On Activity (cont’d)Hands-On Activity (cont’d)

Group 3 - Archiving DocumentsDocuments can be uploaded to the discussion board.

Please create directions and/or procedures on how to do this in an organized manner.

Group 4 - Internet ResourcesInternet links are an important aspect of an online

learning environment. First, how and where should they be stored? Second, what are some of the internet resources that should be added to this network?

Group 3 - Archiving DocumentsDocuments can be uploaded to the discussion board.

Please create directions and/or procedures on how to do this in an organized manner.

Group 4 - Internet ResourcesInternet links are an important aspect of an online

learning environment. First, how and where should they be stored? Second, what are some of the internet resources that should be added to this network?

BrainstormBrainstorm

Go to the discussion board Brainstorm ways social networks can

benefit education. Also, brainstorm the potential hazards associated with social networks.

Share discussion board entries

Go to the discussion board Brainstorm ways social networks can

benefit education. Also, brainstorm the potential hazards associated with social networks.

Share discussion board entries

Showcase our Fully Functional Network

Showcase our Fully Functional Network

ClosureClosure

Word Sort Please take the vocabulary words and

match them to the definition on the way out

Survey

Word Sort Please take the vocabulary words and

match them to the definition on the way out

Survey