Facebook Communities & Social Learning?

Technology-Enhanced Learning themed seminar from Glamorgan CELT

Facebook Communities & Social Learning

17 Nov 2010 12:00 - 14:00, J132 (Johnstown Building), Treforest campus, University of Glamorgan

Presenter: Steve Woodward - CELT

Click here to register online http://celt.glam.ac.uk/node/100

This seminar will address the challenge of creating Blended Learning communities that are student focused and enhance learning interaction. It draws on evidence of the quiet revolution that social networking has contributed to the creation of online learning environments which enable Blended Learning to be more effective.

The presentation focuses on a case-study showing successful engagement between learners and learner facilitators in Physical Geography at the University of Glamorgan where social media sites such as Facebook have been in use since 2006. The Blended Learning community created for current students has led to the establishment of a larger network that connects graduates, undergraduates and prospective students in the discipline.

The seminar presents case study data evidencing the potential of social networking to act as a tool for creating effective Blended Learning communities in addition to its role in social engagement.

Click here to register online http://celt.glam.ac.uk/node/100

Glamorgan University CELT EVENTS IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2010

Registration is compulsory, so should you wish to attend any of these events, please contact celtevents@glam.ac.uk.

Learner Generated Contexts and the Co-Creation of Learning
Seminar arranged in conjunction with Dr Lynne Gornall, Evaluator, Merthyr Moodle project (CSO)
27th January 2010
12.00 – 2.00, H213, Treforest campus
Presented by: Fred Garnett (Visiting Research Associate - London Knowledge Lab) and Nigel Ecclesfield (Head of FE Research - Becta)

Assessment & Feedback from the student perspective
29th January 2010
12.00 – 2.00, Venue: J234, Treforest campus
Presenters to include Rob East (HASS) and Jonathan Durrant (HASS)
Blended Learning: Experiences and insights from the BLU
3rd February 2010
12.00 – 2.00, Venue: J233, Treforest campus
Presented by: Mark Russell (Deputy Director -Blended Learning Unit, University of Hertfordshire)

Putting assessment at the heart of learning: Results from the Change Academy
10th February 2010
12.00 – 2.00, H13, Treforest campus
Presenters: Prof Norah Jones (CELT), Alice Lau (CELT) & Dr Cath Jones (HASS)

Learning Lab on Facebook

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In the group you can -

• use the Discussion Board
• comment on the Comment Wall
• see details up upcoming events Events - you'll need to sign for this.
• share links
• upload videos

You can find the group here.