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Social Networks in Education
Using Ning to Create a Social Network to Support
a DAU Continuous Learning Module
Sally ByrdEDIT 730 Fall 2009
Agenda
• What is a social network?
• How can it be used in education?
• And for DAU?• Creating a social
network with Ning
What is it?
• Simply put…• But isn’t that Facebook?• How can social
networks facilitate learning?
Art education
National Art Education Association
“This network links teachers with a common bond:
young children and art”
http://naeaelementarydivision.ning.com
Science
Molecular Forces
“A ning network for Chemistry and Physics
Teachers to share ideas, ask questions and be
nerdy.”
http://molecularforces.ning.com
Classics
eLatin eGreek eLearn
“Students and teachers of Latin, ancient Greek, and
Classical literature can exchange ideas on the role of
technology in the Classics classroom here. “
http://eclassics.ning.com
Many more…
Educational Networking
http://socialnetworksined.wikispaces.com
DAU Continuous Learning Module
CLL004 – Life Cycle Logistics for the Rest of Us
Learning objectives- Describe, discuss but nowhere to do this- Passive receipt of information
Target Audience
• People from outside the Logistics career field that require a basic primer on Life-Cycle Logistics
• New people entering the DoD Life-Cycle Logistics career field
• In other words - newbies
How can a social network help?
• Share resources• Ask and answer questions• Make connections
About Ning
• Advantages– Free!– Easy!– Public or private, you choose– 10GB of storage and 100GB of bandwidth
• Disadvantages– Ads and promotions
(easily gotten rid of for a price)
Create an account
Name your network
Describe your network
Style your network
“Featurize” your network