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This is a practical guide to the use of technology enhanced learning (TEL) in the classroom. Introducing 50 ways to use technology for learning. Areas covered include: - Gamified learning - Social media - Video streaming - The flipped classroom - Instant feedback tools - And many more. Guidance on how to use these technologies for learning is complemented by an exploration of their impact on learning. For each example, the opportunities for evidencing progress are evaluated.
What is Facebook, in the context of teaching and learning?
Just about everyone who is reading this book will know that Facebook is an online social network. In terms of its educational value, it has its uses but, as with every social media platform, there will need to be rigorous contracting and close monitoring of activity, to minimise the chance of cyber-bullying or posting of inappropriate content. These issues will be touched upon in this chapter.
Before we focus on the potential to use Facebook in or outside a classroom, it is worth noting that it already has functions that can be seen elsewhere, for instance, polling apps, direct messaging, the ability to post links and multimedia content. It is also emphasising one basic piece ...
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