Introduction
In this lesson you will become familiar with the uses of social networks to connect with other education professionals to further your professional learning experiences. The lesson includes two parts; Part 1 will focus on your use of social networks to develop a professional learning environment, and Part 2 will focus on how to integrate these networks into classroom instruction at the K-12 level.
This lesson addresses the following ISTE NETS Tech Facilitator Standards:
TF-V (A) 1. identify resources and participate in professional development activities and professional technology organizations to support ongoing professional growth related to technology.
TF-VIII (A) 1. discuss and evaluate current research in educational technology.
TF-III (A) 2. use and apply major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum.
TF-II (A) 7. use methods for teaching concepts and skills that support use of Web-based and non Web-based authoring tools in a school environment.
TF-V (D) 1. model the use of telecommunications tools and resources for information sharing, remote information access, and multimedia/hypermedia publishing in order to nurture student learning.
TF-VI (D) 1. assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to promote safe and healthy use of technology.
Watch the short introduction video below to learn more about social networking and the tasks associated with this week’s lesson.
Evaluation
The following areas of your activity and individual forum profile will be evaluated. Download and view the attached rubric to view assignment point requirements. (Click here to download the Social Networking Rubric)
- Content Area/Standards (4 points)
- Safety (4 points)
- Social Network (4 points)
- Collaboration (4 points)
- Evaluation Method (4 points)
- Individual Profile (4 points)
- Social Network Forum Posting (4 points)
