social networking in the efl classroom
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A presentation discussing the use of social networking for language teaching.TRANSCRIPT
Using Online Social Networks in theEFL Classroom
José Antônio da Silva/ Casa Thomas Jefferson
A social network service focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or social relations among people, e.g., who share interests and/or activities. A social network service essentially consists of a representation of each user (often a profile), his/her social links, and a variety of additional services. (Wikipedia)
What is social networking?What is social networking?
Social Networking Websites
How popular social networks are
Country Unique Audience (000)
Time per Person (hh:mm:ss)
United States 142,052 6:09:13
Japan 46,558 2:50:21
Brazil 31,345 4:33:10
United Kingdom 29,129 6:07:54
Germany 28,057 4:11:45
France 26,786 4:04:39
Spain 19,456 5:30:55
Italy 18,256 6:00:07
Australia 9,895 6:52:28
Switzerland 2,451 3:54:34
Source: The Nielsen CompanyJanuary 22, 2010http://tinyurl.com/yda3btr
Where do we (Brazilians) stand?
Where Students Spend Time Online
Source: Comscore studyhttp://tinyurl.com/2d4sw4v
Students online time
Privacy
An issue for teens and parents.
Social networking websites already allow them to protect themselves.
If you set up the website, you control privacy settings.
It is not about deception.
Avoid consumer and paranoid view.
What people can see..
Safety
What people can do with what they see.
Share only information that they and you are comfortable with.
Once you post, it is impossible to take back.
Encourage asking questions.
Stress the importance of being kind.
Focus on the importance of replying.
Do not allow foul content.
Make them aware of copyright issues.
Participation and netiquette
Chats
Blogs
Photos
Videos
Forums
Customization
Holistic view
Some features of social networking
Integration
Chat and Blog
Writing
Some more examples
Source: 100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media In the Classroom
Testimonials
"However, it's vital that all of us really take the time to understand the way students are using the latest technology, the various features of these new services and appreciate how these new tools can aid good social interaction and learning.“The Guardian
Teachers and lecturers are getting the lowdown on how to use social networking sites such as Facebook and Bebo in an educational way.Most schools and colleges in the UK block access to the websites but they are missing out on their potential for education, a government-funded guide says.The Guardian
Julian Stanley, Teacher Support Network Chief Executive, said: “Social networking sites have been an integral part of many people’s lives. As a result, what was once a note passed among pupils in the classroom is now posted on the internet for all to see. Teacher Support Network
“Whilst new technologies such as social networking sites can provide opportunities to improve communication within a school community and help raise educational standards when used well, cyberbullying must be combated to prevent the tremendous damage it can cause on the wellbeing of both teachers and pupils – and to standards of education for all. Teacher Support Network
