ACEBOOK FOR LEARNING

Zaid Ali Alsagoff

Cool!

Source: http://newsroom.fb.com/Key-Facts

Did You Know…

1 BILLION+ Facebook users.

Average user has 130 friends.

250 million+ photos

are uploaded per day.

604 million+ active users currently access Facebook through their mobile devices.

More than 50% log on to Facebook in any given day.

CONTENTS

1. Facebook2. Groups3. Pages4. For Learning?5. 8 Don'ts!6. 8 Do’s!7. Moving Forward?

FACEBOOK?1

Facebook?

Facebook is a social utility that

helps people communicate

more efficiently with their friends,

families and coworkers.

Source: http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics#!/press/info.php?execbios

Facebook Stats (As of 16/01/2013)

Source: http://www.facebakers.com/countries-with-facebook/

33. Saudi Arabia

Facebook Users: + 5.78 Million

Facebook Users in Saudi Arabia? (As of 16/01/2013)

Source: http://www.socialbakers.com/facebook-statistics/saudi-arabia

Last 6 Months

Penetration: 22.49 %

Demographics – Saudi Arabia(As of 16/01/2013)

Source: : http://www.socialbakers.com/facebook-statistics/saudi-arabia

User Age Distribution Male/Female User Ratio

71%

29%

Facebook Groups & Pages

Closed GroupsCoursesProjects IdeasAlumni

Groups Pages

Open CommunitiesPromotion & BrandingProductsCelebritiesSelf-Promotion

Where to Start?

Click Facebook

GROUPS2

Introduction to Facebook Groups

http://youtu.be/I6ud_SZARCs

Facebook Groups

Facebook Groups (facebook.com/groups) are online spaces where people can INTERACT,

SHARE and COLLABORATE with others.

You DON’T NEED TO BE FRIENDS with someone to interact with them in Facebook Groups.

Use Facebook Groups to provide students with ON-DEMAND and MOBILE LEARNING

opportunities.

Adapted from: http://facebookforeducators.org/groups LIC: http://www.facebook.com/groups/t4t2011/

Privacy on Facebook Groups

Adapted from: http://facebookforeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FacebookGroups.pdf

Content of ‘closed’ groups are private, available only to members of the group. Though, the groups membership list is visible to outsiders. You can change the privacy settings for your group by clicking the “Edit Settings” box located in the top right corner of Facebook Groups.

3 types of Facebook Groups:

Open

Closed (recommended)

Secret

Facebook Groups Features

1. Files

Allows you to upload a file (25 MB), or create a

Doc (wiki) where people can collectively write

and edit notes.

2. Group Chat

Allows members of the group to talk to group

members in real time, or catch up with the

conversation later.

3. Ask Question

Allows you or students to poll members of your

group and have them share their opinions or

add a new question of their own. Adapted from: http://facebookforeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FacebookGroups.pdf

* Learn more about ‘Ask Question’: http://www.facebook.com/questions

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Facebook Groups Features4. Add Photo / Video

Allows you to upload photos and videos, and share them

privately with just the members of your group.

5. Events

You can use Facebook Events to automatically remind

students about upcoming tests, events, and due dates for

term papers or projects.

6. Group Email

You can set up an e-mail address for your group. Emails

sent to this address will go to all group members.

7. Write Post (Wall)

Allows you to easily and quickly share content you find on

the web with any of your Facebook Groups.

Adapted from: http://facebookforeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FacebookGroups.pdf

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Learning Beyond the Classroom!

“Think of Facebook Groups as an opportunity for you to extend learning outside the walls of the traditional classroom. When you use Facebook Groups to compliment what you teach in the

classroom, you are providing students with on-demand and mobile learning opportunities.”

Source: http://facebookforeducators.org/groups

F

PageS3

Create a Facebook Page!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php

Example?

http://www.facebook.com/Harvard

Differences Between Pages & Groups

Feature Pages GroupsMake it private (open to members/fans only) No Yes

Allows distinct URLs Yes No

Indexed by search engines like Google Yes No

Admin can access visitor statistics (Insights) Yes No

Can be cross-promoted on other fan pages Yes Yes

Ability to create events and invitations Yes Yes

Add Apps (e.g. Twitter or blog feeds) Yes No

Fans/Members can leave comments and “likes” Yes Yes

Can send out bulk emails to your members’ in boxes No Yes

Can create Docs (Wikis) No Yes

Group Chat No Yes

Information posted on your wall will appear on your fans’ walls Yes No

The administrator’s personal information isn’t listed Yes No

Adapted from: http://bit.ly/zH1zGj Slidecast: http://slidesha.re/dBhzxs

So, Why Use Facebook Pages?

More FREEDOM to customize DESIGN

Infographic: http://www.jonloomer.com/2012/03/07/dimensions-for-facebook-timeline-for-pages-infographic/

FOR LEARNING?

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Why Not Use Facebook…

Privacy

Social

Vs

Work!

Copyright/

Ownership

MISSING:

NO ADS!

Tracking &

Reporting

Advertis

ements

Learning

Needs?

Confidentiality

Grading

PRE-CLASS Remind and gage how many that will be coming for class/tutorial/event (Event). Introduce lessons or the content/discussions to be covered (Wall/Docs). Students post questions before class/tutorial (Wall/Questions).

DURING CLASS Post comments/questions during class/tutorial (Wall/Questions). Share opinions/resources during class/activities (Wall/Docs/Photos/Video).

POST-CLASS /BETWEEN CLASSES Post reflections/questions/notes after the class (Wall/Questions). Facilitate discussions on relevant issues (Wall/Questions/Photos). Students share their learning discoveries/findings (Docs/Photos/Video). Lecturer/students comments links and resources shared during class (Wall). Send message reminders/announcements about upcoming quizzes, assignments, etc. Share informal learning nuggets (Wall/Questions/Docs/Photos/Video).

Use Facebook Groups/Pages to Amplify…

Adapted from: http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/140Learning/lecturefb.html

AWESOME for Video and/or Photo

Assignments!

Use Facebook with LMS?

Social LearningInformal Easy-to-UseSharingCommunication CollaborationCommunitiesMobile LearningAlways Connected!

Formal Learning• Course Notes• Schedules• Assignments• Quizzes • Grades

Article: http://tinyurl.com/756hnew

Facebook is Legalized

for teaching & learning

only!

*LMS: Learning Management System

8 Don’ts!5

Source: http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fbteacher_fullsize.pdf

8 Things Educators should…

NEVER DO

8 Do’s!6

Source: http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fbteacher_fullsize.pdf

8 Things Educators Should Do…

Moving Forward?

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Moving Forward?

Update your privacy settings.

Get over the term "friend" inviting atmosphere.

Create a Facebook Group (closed) or Page (open)

for your course, event or learning activity.

Use Facebook to Update, Share and Engage your

students.

Use Facebook for interactive visual assignments.

HAVE FUN!

Use For: News & Updates Events Sharing Resources Discussions Communication Collaboration Learning Photos Videos Field Trips Etc.

University Strategy?

Facebook page for every programme

ProgrammesFacebook page for: Library E-Learning Student Services Academic Affairs Alumni Etc.

Dept/Centers

Courses Student Batches Communities Clubs

Groups or Pages

Great Starting Point?

http://facebookforeducators.org/educators-guide

Facebook in Education

http://www.facebook.com/education?ref=ts

To serve as an ongoing resource for information about how educators can best use Facebook.

Facebook: Academic Research

http://www.facebook.com/groups/5114067727/

A group for anyone conducting or (interested in) academic research into Facebook.

OFF YOUR

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Zaid Ali AlsagoffE-Learning Manager

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