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Bridging the Technology Gap
Blogs, Wikis, and Social Networks
Corinne Thomas, CFCSEducational Technology SpecialistVice President of Communications
“Most young people can’t remember a time without the Internet. But right
now, many students’ learning experiences in school don’t match
the reality outside of school. We need to bridge this gap.”
- Arne DuncanUS Secretary of Education
“Digital Natives”
• Used to receiving information quickly
• Like to parallel process & multi-task
• Function best when networked
• Thrive on instant gratification & frequent rewards
Marc Prensky, Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants
Pew Research Center
“Digital Natives”
TODAY:87% of teens use
PCs
TODAY:60% of teens have a
desktop/laptop
Pew Research Center
“Digital Natives”
Cell Phones
TODAY:75% of teens use
cell phones
the Internet
TODAY:93% of teens use the
Internet
Pew Research Center
“Digital Natives”
Instant Messaging
TODAY:68% of teens use instant messaging
PDAs
TODAY:Around 20% of teens
have their own PDAs
Pew Research Center
“Digital Natives”
Blogs
TODAY:Around 54% of teens
read blogs
MP3s
TODAY:74% of teens have
an MP3 player
What Technology Is NOT
• Technology is not a Cure
• Technology is not the End-all
• Technology is not a Savior
Technology IS…
…a TOOL
Myths about Technology
Myth: Technology is always expensive
Fact:Some technologies are…but a lot are
FREE
Ira Socol, Universal Design Technology
Myths about Technology
Myth:Technology is an Add-On to Life
Fact:We use technology every day!
Ira Socol, Universal Design Technology
Myths about Technology
Myth:Technology is any tool invented after I
was born
Fact:Technology has been around since the
dawn of time
Ira Socol, Universal Design Technology
TOOL
Technology IS a…
…and can be an EFFECTIVE TOOL.
BLOGGINGGiving people the power of the media
Start a Blog!
• Wordpress.com• Blogger.com (though Google)• Tumblr.com• Through your organization/institution
If you don’t want your own…COMMENT on others’ blogs!
RSS Reader
WIKISCoordinating and organizing group input
What Are Wikis?
• Websites that can be modified or contributed to by users
• Name taken from the Hawaiian word for “quick”
• First wiki software was called “WikiWikiWeb”
Start a Wiki!
• Most learning management systems have built-in wikis
• wikispaces.com• pbworks.com (specifically for edu)
• Join a wiki
SOCIAL NETWORKSConnectivism across boundaries
44%
29%
18%
9%
Social Sharing on the Web
FacebookTwitterYahooMySpace
TechCrunch - February 2010
Activity0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
9%
Popular Social Networking ActivitiesPosting MessagesDownloading MusicDownloading VideosUploading MusicUpdating personal websites/profilesPosting PhotosBloggingCreating/Sharing Vir-tual ObjectsCreating new charactersCollaborative ProjectsSending Sugges-tions/Ideas to WebsitesSubmitting Articles to WebsitesCreating Polls, Quizzes, Surveys
#1 Rule for Social Networking
Don’t post ANYTHING you would NOT want
to be SEEN by EVERYONE in the WORLD.
Social Network Basics
• Create Your Profile
• “Friends” or “Contacts”
• Friends of Friends/Contacts of Contacts
• Network away!
• Update
• Share
• Read
• Lists
• Groups
• Updates in 140 characters or less
• Follow anyone
• “Trending Topics”
• Searches
• Professionals
• Online resume
• Networking by Profession or Company
APPLICATIONS TO FCSWe can…and should…make a difference
“Today, the AAFCS strives to improve the quality and standards of
individual and family life by providing educational programs, public policy,
and through communication.”
- Our FocusAmerican Association of Family &
Consumer Sciences
TOUCHING LIVES.Connecting Professionals.
• PEOPLE will always be more important than technology
• Teach students to learn for LIFE, regardless of the technology available
For more information or to view a copy of these slides, please visit:
www.cgthomas.com/resources
