2010 Conference Archive
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Abstract
Facebook is a Web community that promotes social networking. In this research, an introductory Web design class was taught via distance learning during the spring semester using the University's traditional course management tool (Blackboard). The same course was taught via Facebook the next semester. Attitudes towards the technology as well as the feasibility of Facebook as an online course management tool were studied. The session will include a description of the research and associated results. In addition, practical suggestions on the use of Facebook as a course management tool will be provided. Attendees will see an introduction to Facebook, how it can be used as a course management system, what the challenges are, and how to protect their personal information. Actual examples of course materials used on Facebook will be shared during the presentation.
Location
Room 1908
Publication Type and Release Option
Event
Recommended Citation
French, Jean, "Using Facebook as a Course Management Tool" (2010). SoTL Commons Conference. 38.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2010/38
Using Facebook as a Course Management Tool
Room 1908
Facebook is a Web community that promotes social networking. In this research, an introductory Web design class was taught via distance learning during the spring semester using the University's traditional course management tool (Blackboard). The same course was taught via Facebook the next semester. Attitudes towards the technology as well as the feasibility of Facebook as an online course management tool were studied. The session will include a description of the research and associated results. In addition, practical suggestions on the use of Facebook as a course management tool will be provided. Attendees will see an introduction to Facebook, how it can be used as a course management system, what the challenges are, and how to protect their personal information. Actual examples of course materials used on Facebook will be shared during the presentation.
