Social Networks in Education Using Ning to Create a Social Network to Support a DAU Continuous Learning Module Sally Byrd EDIT 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”

Science Molecular Forces “A ning network for Chemistry and Physics Teachers to share ideas, ask questions and be nerdy.”

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. “

Many more… Educational Networking

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!