Social Networking Site Use in Online Classes
http://jolt.merlot.org/vol5no4/ophus_1209.pdf
Should teachers consider using publically available social networking tools in online classes? In the latest issue of JOLT (JOLT Vol. 5, No. 4, December 2009) John D. Ophus and Jason T. Abbitt from Miami University in Ohio explored this issue in the article: “ Exploring the Potential Perceptions of Social Networking Systems in University Courses.”
The authors surveyed their students about their personal use of Social Networking sites and also asked them their opinion of using such sites in online classes. While the survey results indicated students’ receptivity to the use of these sites students also expressed some concerns. They did not want their teachers to see their own personal sites. They also felt that use of these sites might be a distraction.
The article closes with an interesting quote from a student: “using Facebook for school wouldn’t help me learn more, it would probably just make me use Facebook less.”
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