Event Title
Creating Connections: Using Social Media to Form Classroom Communities
Start Date
11-11-2016 11:45 AM
End Date
11-11-2016 12:30 PM
Description
Students who feel part of a classroom community have demonstrated higher satisfaction and retention, but sometimes that community is hard to create when there is a lot of material to cover or in online classes. Social media can be used to engage your students outside of the classroom, but often faculty are wary of blending personal and professional relationships, worried about confidentiality, or are uncertain how the various options can be used. We will provide strategies for alleviating worry and avoiding pitfalls, as well as share examples of how to use social media effectively for building community.
Creating Connections: Using Social Media to Form Classroom Communities
Students who feel part of a classroom community have demonstrated higher satisfaction and retention, but sometimes that community is hard to create when there is a lot of material to cover or in online classes. Social media can be used to engage your students outside of the classroom, but often faculty are wary of blending personal and professional relationships, worried about confidentiality, or are uncertain how the various options can be used. We will provide strategies for alleviating worry and avoiding pitfalls, as well as share examples of how to use social media effectively for building community.