This video reflects on why it is interesting to use
social networks in teaching and what can motivate us
to make that decision.
A social network is a kind of connection between individuals
that interact amog each other and form communities of people
with same interests and activities, therefore the name social.
The use of Internet favored social networks
in a way that communities are virtual,
and hence, easy to create and expand.
Social networks are usually associated with free time, sharing stories,
thoughts or ideas, however,
they can also be used in teaching. I'll give you a few examples.
Twitter: ideal for posting key concepts on daily basis.
See examples on @emilioleton
and questions of self-evaluation. See examples on @CyC_UNED.
YouTube: ideal for students to upload mini videos
for their continuous evaluation. See examples on YouTube exploring
all at once, mini videos and MDM.
Instagram: ideal to find errors in apparently simple arguments.
See examples on Emilio Letón's Instagram account.
For sure, you will find more examples. Please, share them on @emilioleton.