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

Voila!

http://cll004.ning.com/