Thursday, May 24, 2012

Social Media in the Classroom


  • Intro
  • Blogger
    • What is a blog? (web-log)
    • What are the benefits?
      • Web-based:  Accessibility, Compatibility, etc.
        • Students, parents, etc.
      • Ease of Use:  If you can use a word processor, you can run a blog.
      • Promotes student interaction, interest, and creativity
      • Built-in Archive
      • Searchable
      • Works well with all Google Products
      • Flexibility and Potential
    • What are the drawbacks?
      • Web-based:  Lack of internet access, filters, etc.
      • Learning Curve
      • HTML Quirks
      • Doesn't always play well with mobile devices (iPad input)
      • Increased Responsibility
    • Setting up an account
    • Creating a Post
      • Title
      • Text
      • Links
      • Pictures
      • Video
      • Extras:  Tags, Scheduling, Location, "Options"
    • Customizing Your Blog
      • "Theme"
      • Layout
      • "Gadgets" or "Widgets"
  • Facebook
    • Advantages
      • Hit them where they live
      • Very capable of being appropriate and safe
      • Instant Access 
    • Disadvantages
      • Preconceived Notions
      • A new avenue for inappropriate behavior
    • The "Group" or "Fan Page" Setup 
    • Capabilities
      • Video
      • Pictures
      • Links
      • Discussion
      • Documents
  • Twitter
    • Advantages
      • Unparalleled Info
      • Much less personal than Facebook
      • Can be set up as an automatic "feed"
        • ?
    • The Disadvantages
      • Less popular, but gaining.
    • Setting up an account
    • Discovery
    • Sharing

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