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ACEBOOK FOR LEARNING
Zaid Ali Alsagoff
Cool!
Source: http://newsroom.fb.com/Key-Facts
Did You Know…
1 BILLION+ Facebook users.
Average user has 130 friends.
250 million+ photos
are uploaded per day.
604 million+ active users currently access Facebook through their mobile devices.
More than 50% log on to Facebook in any given day.
CONTENTS
1. Facebook2. Groups3. Pages4. For Learning?5. 8 Don'ts!6. 8 Do’s!7. Moving Forward?
Facebook?
Facebook is a social utility that
helps people communicate
more efficiently with their friends,
families and coworkers.
Source: http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics#!/press/info.php?execbios
Facebook Stats (As of 16/01/2013)
Source: http://www.facebakers.com/countries-with-facebook/
33. Saudi Arabia
Facebook Users: + 5.78 Million
Facebook Users in Saudi Arabia? (As of 16/01/2013)
Source: http://www.socialbakers.com/facebook-statistics/saudi-arabia
Last 6 Months
Penetration: 22.49 %
Demographics – Saudi Arabia(As of 16/01/2013)
Source: : http://www.socialbakers.com/facebook-statistics/saudi-arabia
User Age Distribution Male/Female User Ratio
71%
29%
Facebook Groups & Pages
Closed GroupsCoursesProjects IdeasAlumni
Groups Pages
Open CommunitiesPromotion & BrandingProductsCelebritiesSelf-Promotion
Introduction to Facebook Groups
http://youtu.be/I6ud_SZARCs
Facebook Groups
Facebook Groups (facebook.com/groups) are online spaces where people can INTERACT,
SHARE and COLLABORATE with others.
You DON’T NEED TO BE FRIENDS with someone to interact with them in Facebook Groups.
Use Facebook Groups to provide students with ON-DEMAND and MOBILE LEARNING
opportunities.
Adapted from: http://facebookforeducators.org/groups LIC: http://www.facebook.com/groups/t4t2011/
Privacy on Facebook Groups
Adapted from: http://facebookforeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FacebookGroups.pdf
Content of ‘closed’ groups are private, available only to members of the group. Though, the groups membership list is visible to outsiders. You can change the privacy settings for your group by clicking the “Edit Settings” box located in the top right corner of Facebook Groups.
3 types of Facebook Groups:
Open
Closed (recommended)
Secret
Facebook Groups Features
1. Files
Allows you to upload a file (25 MB), or create a
Doc (wiki) where people can collectively write
and edit notes.
2. Group Chat
Allows members of the group to talk to group
members in real time, or catch up with the
conversation later.
3. Ask Question
Allows you or students to poll members of your
group and have them share their opinions or
add a new question of their own. Adapted from: http://facebookforeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FacebookGroups.pdf
* Learn more about ‘Ask Question’: http://www.facebook.com/questions
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Facebook Groups Features4. Add Photo / Video
Allows you to upload photos and videos, and share them
privately with just the members of your group.
5. Events
You can use Facebook Events to automatically remind
students about upcoming tests, events, and due dates for
term papers or projects.
6. Group Email
You can set up an e-mail address for your group. Emails
sent to this address will go to all group members.
7. Write Post (Wall)
Allows you to easily and quickly share content you find on
the web with any of your Facebook Groups.
Adapted from: http://facebookforeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FacebookGroups.pdf
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Learning Beyond the Classroom!
“Think of Facebook Groups as an opportunity for you to extend learning outside the walls of the traditional classroom. When you use Facebook Groups to compliment what you teach in the
classroom, you are providing students with on-demand and mobile learning opportunities.”
Source: http://facebookforeducators.org/groups
F
Create a Facebook Page!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php
Example?
http://www.facebook.com/Harvard
Differences Between Pages & Groups
Feature Pages GroupsMake it private (open to members/fans only) No Yes
Allows distinct URLs Yes No
Indexed by search engines like Google Yes No
Admin can access visitor statistics (Insights) Yes No
Can be cross-promoted on other fan pages Yes Yes
Ability to create events and invitations Yes Yes
Add Apps (e.g. Twitter or blog feeds) Yes No
Fans/Members can leave comments and “likes” Yes Yes
Can send out bulk emails to your members’ in boxes No Yes
Can create Docs (Wikis) No Yes
Group Chat No Yes
Information posted on your wall will appear on your fans’ walls Yes No
The administrator’s personal information isn’t listed Yes No
Adapted from: http://bit.ly/zH1zGj Slidecast: http://slidesha.re/dBhzxs
So, Why Use Facebook Pages?
More FREEDOM to customize DESIGN
Infographic: http://www.jonloomer.com/2012/03/07/dimensions-for-facebook-timeline-for-pages-infographic/
Why Not Use Facebook…
Privacy
Social
Vs
Work!
Copyright/
Ownership
MISSING:
NO ADS!
Tracking &
Reporting
Advertis
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Learning
Needs?
Confidentiality
Grading
PRE-CLASS Remind and gage how many that will be coming for class/tutorial/event (Event). Introduce lessons or the content/discussions to be covered (Wall/Docs). Students post questions before class/tutorial (Wall/Questions).
DURING CLASS Post comments/questions during class/tutorial (Wall/Questions). Share opinions/resources during class/activities (Wall/Docs/Photos/Video).
POST-CLASS /BETWEEN CLASSES Post reflections/questions/notes after the class (Wall/Questions). Facilitate discussions on relevant issues (Wall/Questions/Photos). Students share their learning discoveries/findings (Docs/Photos/Video). Lecturer/students comments links and resources shared during class (Wall). Send message reminders/announcements about upcoming quizzes, assignments, etc. Share informal learning nuggets (Wall/Questions/Docs/Photos/Video).
Use Facebook Groups/Pages to Amplify…
Adapted from: http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/140Learning/lecturefb.html
Use Facebook with LMS?
Social LearningInformal Easy-to-UseSharingCommunication CollaborationCommunitiesMobile LearningAlways Connected!
Formal Learning• Course Notes• Schedules• Assignments• Quizzes • Grades
Article: http://tinyurl.com/756hnew
Facebook is Legalized
for teaching & learning
only!
*LMS: Learning Management System
Source: http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fbteacher_fullsize.pdf
8 Things Educators should…
NEVER DO
Source: http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fbteacher_fullsize.pdf
8 Things Educators Should Do…
Moving Forward?
Update your privacy settings.
Get over the term "friend" inviting atmosphere.
Create a Facebook Group (closed) or Page (open)
for your course, event or learning activity.
Use Facebook to Update, Share and Engage your
students.
Use Facebook for interactive visual assignments.
HAVE FUN!
Use For: News & Updates Events Sharing Resources Discussions Communication Collaboration Learning Photos Videos Field Trips Etc.
University Strategy?
Facebook page for every programme
ProgrammesFacebook page for: Library E-Learning Student Services Academic Affairs Alumni Etc.
Dept/Centers
Courses Student Batches Communities Clubs
Groups or Pages
Great Starting Point?
http://facebookforeducators.org/educators-guide
Facebook in Education
http://www.facebook.com/education?ref=ts
To serve as an ongoing resource for information about how educators can best use Facebook.
Facebook: Academic Research
http://www.facebook.com/groups/5114067727/
A group for anyone conducting or (interested in) academic research into Facebook.
OFF YOUR
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Zaid Ali AlsagoffE-Learning Manager
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