1. November 4 th 2013 Use of social media tools in teaching, collaboration and engagement 1 Prepared by Geofrey KalumunaSupervised by Nkuba Mabula TOPIC: Characteristics of social media Adapted from “ ICAWEB201A - Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement as used for Australian and State and Territory Government ” with minor changes/modifications

2.  Introduction  Characteristics of social media  Conclusion Prepared by Geofrey Kalumuna 2 Supervised by Nkuba Mabula

3.  Today, we will learn the characteristics of social media 3 Prepared by Geofrey KalumunaSupervised by Nkuba Mabula

4.  At the end, one need to mention/explain various characteristics of social media 4 Prepared by Geofrey KalumunaSupervised by Nkuba Mabula

5. Social media allows:  More connectivity & Interaction between web users  Encourages participation in a virtual community  Encourages collaboration, Information sharing and exchange  Flexible 5 Prepared by Geofrey Kalumuna Supervised by Nkuba Mabula

6.  Demonstration and discussion Prepared by Geofrey Kalumuna6 Source: homeofservice.com Supervised by Nkuba Mabula Social media allow more connectivity and interaction between web users. Several websites, such as Facebook and MySpace are labeled as "virtual communities."

7.  Demonstration and discussion Prepared by Geofrey Kalumuna7 Supervised by Nkuba Mabula Social media encourages contributions and feedback from everyone who is interested. It blurs the line between media and audience. More people/users are encouraged to participate i.e to post for comments on the topic Source: Geofrey Kalumuna FACEBOOK

8.  Demonstration and discussion Prepared by Geofrey Kalumuna8 Supervised by Nkuba Mabula Source: entrepreneurweb.com Traditional media is about “broadcast” (content transmitted or distributed to an audience) BUT social media is seen as a two-way kind conversation Social media allows communities to form quickly as well as communicate effectively. Communities share common interests, such as a political issue, love of photography or a favourite TV show.

9.  Demonstration and discussion Source: www.youtube.com 9 Supervised by Nkuba Mabula Social media sites like YouTube videos provide a popular and flexible venue online According to the study carried out by Emily Vraga and colleagues from the US universities, the most important advantage of YouTube videos for the purpose of social and political activism is that they can be shared easily, quickly and effectively through a variety of mechanisms. http://zeenews.india.com Prepared by Geofrey Kalumuna

10.  Discussion Prepared by Geofrey Kalumuna10

11.  Discussion Prepared by Geofrey Kalumuna11 Supervised by Nkuba Mabula

12.  Today, we understood various characteristics of social media  AND how will be useful in teaching and learning environment and in particular engaging students 12 Prepared by Geofrey KalumunaSupervised by Nkuba Mabula

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