Changing the learning landscape Learner engagement through social media

Changing the learning landscape Your ideas Tweetchats with professionals Virtual clinical practice Facebook discussion Peer mentoring Storify Social bookmarking Private social networks Project wikis Group mind mapping RSS feeds Reflective blogging

Changing the learning landscape Key principles of student engagement Students… 1.engage in their own learning 2.feel part of a community 3.are partners shaping the direction of learning 4.have contribution that is valued and validated

Changing the learning landscape How does social media engage? Creates wider networks and dialogue Personalises learning for own interests User-generated: visibility, feedback and active learning

Changing the learning landscape Engaging in their own learning Engage with other perceptions to inform our own Space for reflection and feedback Leadership and participative opportunities –Research-led teaching to engage with the direction of the field –Peer mentoring

Changing the learning landscape Becoming part of a community Support networks, particularly on placement Space for dialogue – eg. SWSCM Twitter Encourage them to be community architects –Peer to peer interaction –Ownership over tools of engagement Enter a professional community

Changing the learning landscape Shaping learning and valuing contributions Responsible for the agenda of learning Reflect on how they learn Demonstrate impact of contributions Create momentum for involvement

Changing the learning landscape Key principles of student engagement Students… 1.engage in their own learning 2.feel part of a community 3.are partners shaping the direction of learning 4.have contribution that is valued and validated

Changing the learning landscape Discussion Think of a social media initiative you or your peers have used in teaching. How could barriers be mitigated to improve student engagement with them?

Changing the learning landscape Discussion: your ideas What are the intended learning and engagement outcomes? Will students be creators and guide direction? –How will this be recognised and supported? How can this initiative be integrated with existing teaching practices?

Changing the learning landscape Keys to engaging students Cascade practice from peer to peer Recognise and interact with student contributions Build networks beyond institution Any tool used should be convenient for students

Changing the learning landscape Further resources Social Work/Social Care and HEA report: social media in social work teachingHEA report Mobile Social Work magazine: ‘ideas, innovations and apps for social work in the age of smartphones and social media’Mobile Social Work magazine