Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Using Facebook to Boost Learning

I personally think Facebook will be (or should be) our next LMS. Why would we adopt a separate platform (Blackboard, Angel, Canvas, Moodle, etc) to engage students when they're already waiting for us in Facebook?

Using Facebook to Get Better Grades?:
A new international study suggests online social networking sites like Facebook can not only help students get into the academic and social swing of things in college — it can also boost learning.

Researchers in China and Hong Kong said the finding that such sites can benefit learning and academics is a novel one, and underscores the need for academic institutions to be creative and resourceful in how they utilize social networking sites.

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Educationally, students reported that Facebook allowed them to connect with faculty and other students, extending beyond friendship/social relationships.

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