Networks of knowledge. Social Media in the [Foreign Language] Classroom
- 1. Networks of Knowledge Social Media and the Foreign Language Classroom LECNY-NYSAFLT REGIONAL MEETING November 2, 2013 Mónica Poza Diéguez Álvaro Llosa Sanz Hobart and William Smith Colleges The Littera Project
- 2. We are social beings “Human beings are social creatures–not occasionally or by accident but always. Sociability is one of our core capabilities, and it shows up in almost every aspect of our lives as both cause and effect. Society is not just the product of its individual members; it is also the product of its constituent groups” (Clay Shirky, Here comes everybody, 2008)
- 3. Social Media as a global phenomenon Internet users continue to spend more time with social media sites than any other type of site. (Nielsen, State of the Media: the Social Media Report, 2012)
- 4. Social Media as a Space to Learn We need to live and teach and learn where the students live and teach and learn. That means that we have to stop blocking to their spaces and go to their spaces. So we explore their world. (Stephen Downes, Groups vs Networks, 2007)
- 5. What is Social Media? Social media refers to the means of interaction among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. (Toni Ahlqvist, Social Media Roadmaps, 2012)
- 6. A combination of three elements content, user communities, and Web 2.0 technologies. (Toni Ahlqvist, Social Media Roadmaps, 2012)
- 7. Social Media and the Classroom Media: The Extensions of Man (M. McLuhan) Social Media: The Extensions of the Classroom
- 8. Building Communities of Knowledge Today, we should learn languages not only to communicate with other individuals and groups, BUT to build communities and networks of knowledge. s Network s Gro ups v Stephen Downes, Groups vs Networks, 2007
- 9. Building Communities of Knowledge Today, we should learn languages not only to communicate with other individuals and groups, BUT to build communities and networks of knowledge. s Network s Gro ups v Stephen Downes, Groups vs Networks, 2007
- 10. Why Use Social Media in the Classroom? Student centered & Personalization of Learning Networking and collaboration enhanced (they meet others and others’ ideas) Synchrono u s an d Asyn chrono us work (flexib le time, mu ltiple o pportunitie s to particip ate) Hyper me dia literacy Global an d local (Gloca l) & enco urages diversity BUT Social Media should be integrated in a variety of other modes of learning and building knowledge (Adopt a transmedia perspective)
- 11. Practical uses, enhancing skills · Critical Thinking and reading comprehension · Curation on multimedia materials · Feedback and discussion on writing assignments · Discussions and conversations on materials and topics · Narrating live events · Collaborative work for assignments and projects · Engaging in conversations about small pieces, reflections, quotes, materials, personal likes and dislikes · Connecting people abroad and out of the academia · Generating new projects and communities · Remote Office hours or feedback in real time! (If you want to :-)
- 13. Peer-reviewing and feedback on writing
- 14. Peer-reviewing and feedback on writing
- 16. Discussions on topics and materials
- 17. Curation of Social Media Content
- 19. Engaging in conversations and reflections https:/ /www.facebook.com/pages/Literatura-en-acci%C3%B3n/158049050944761?fref=ts
- 20. Covering live events in real time https:/ /plus.google.com/events/ckdb34vp2urgfgj7vfeh8ldrf3g
- 23. Building Communities Crossing disciplines and learners https:/ /plus.google.com/communities/115389326259611215177
- 24. Building Communities Connecting with people abroad and out of the academia
- 25. Building Communities Connecting with people abroad and out of the academia
- 26. Building Communities Sharing Experiences and Networking https:/ /www.facebook.com/spanishimmersionsu
- 27. Building Communities Discovering together a new talent https:/ /www.facebook.com/LosLaberintosDeMiConciencia
- 28. To Be Successful building a community... Don’t be afraid of experimentation, Discover with your students how to use social media meaningfully, and make your social media services the center of your class. Fail, and try it again!
- 29. Thank you very much! The Littera Project