Thursday, 22 November 2012
Social Media and the Classroom
This is a video that I found that I think best describes not only the shift to an online classroom, but how easy it is for teachers to use to communicate with their students on mediums that they use constantly every day. As an example, Eric Landhal describes using Twitter as an informal way for students to gather, discuss, and complete assignments.
Read this article for more information on how teachers are currently using social media to enforce their lessons.
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I enjoyed watching the video, and it's certainly helpful to visually see and hear an explanation of Social Media in the Classroom rather than just read about it. I really liked hearing Eric's perspective, and how he demonstrates an understanding of his students. He simply uses Social Media to communicate ideas not because he is on Facebook or Twitter all the time, but because he knows that his students will be the most responsive and eager to learn if it is through methods that they find applicable. Good post!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I forgot to add a link :)
ReplyDeleteHere is a video I saw that you may like about virtual collaboration and networks.
https://www.youtube.com/user/faronics?v=GPqyHTI3MqM&feature=pyv