Social Networks in the Education Setting Ryan Schaaf Jason Poirier Technology Teachers, Howard County Public Schools Adjunct Faculty Johns Hopkins University, SOE Ryan Schaaf Jason Poirier Technology Teachers, Howard County Public Schools Adjunct Faculty Johns Hopkins University, SOE

Workshop 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?? 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 Democracy/Final_Report/Glossary.htm Democracy/Final_Report/Glossary.htm is a map of relationships between individuals or organizations. It comprises nodes (usually individuals or organisations) and ties (the A web of interconnected people who directly or indirectly interact with or influence the student and family.... rrtcpbs.fmhi.usf.edu/rrtcpbsweb/glossary.htm 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 Democracy/Final_Report/Glossary.htm Democracy/Final_Report/Glossary.htm is a map of relationships between individuals or organizations. It comprises nodes (usually individuals or organisations) and ties (the A web of interconnected people who directly or indirectly interact with or influence the student and family.... rrtcpbs.fmhi.usf.edu/rrtcpbsweb/glossary.htm rrtcpbs.fmhi.usf.edu/rrtcpbsweb/glossary.htm

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 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 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) Group 1 - Visual Discovery Use the photos sections to search and locate images that represent social networking, education, or their potential relationship. Group 2 - Multimedia Visit a large multimedia archive (YouTube, Slideshare, etc.) and upload relevant resources for our network. Group 1 - Visual Discovery Use the photos sections to search and locate images that represent social networking, education, or their potential relationship. Group 2 - Multimedia Visit a large multimedia archive (YouTube, Slideshare, etc.) and upload relevant resources for our network.

Hands-On Activity (cont’d) Group 3 - Archiving Documents Documents 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 Resources Internet 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 Documents Documents 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 Resources Internet 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?

Brainstorm  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

Closure 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