{"id":2388,"date":"2015-11-12T16:30:52","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T21:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lesleyelis.com\/elisblog\/?p=2388"},"modified":"2019-01-08T11:56:57","modified_gmt":"2019-01-08T16:56:57","slug":"learning-beyond-the-classroom-case-studies-of-teaching-and-learning-with-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lesleyelis.com\/elisblog\/2015\/11\/12\/learning-beyond-the-classroom-case-studies-of-teaching-and-learning-with-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Beyond the Classroom: Case Studies of Teaching and Learning with Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

This post is adapted from a poster presentation developed by eLIS staff and Lesley faculty for the New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC) fall conference<\/a>:<\/p>\n

The use of social media in higher education teaching and learning is becoming increasingly common every year. Many faculty are enthusiastic about the prospect of using social media tools to extend classroom walls and create technology-enhanced learning activities that are relevant for their students\u2019 lives. Against this backdrop, however, faculty need to be mindful of recent FERPA legislation, as well as consider the establishment of best practices for facilitating authentic, learner-centered social media experiences that are respectful of students\u2019 privacy wishes.<\/p>\n

Below are four case studies from Lesley University faculty members to offer further insight into best practices for teaching and learning with social media.<\/p>\n

Communities of Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ARR_Casev3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Real-World Inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Heather_Case\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Professional Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Susan_Casev2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Instructor Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Josh_Case\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Intersections<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although social media was used for different purposes in each of these cases, some common threads tie them together. The following are recommendations for teaching with social media based on the intersections in these cases.<\/p>\n