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11033

General Session - Conference Presentation Only (no formal paper)

Social Net Learning! Connecting Adaptive Learning with an Integrative Approach to Social Networking
Kira Shank, Kaplan University, Oviedo, FL, USA, kshank@kaplan.edu Erica Arnold-Wyche, Kaplan University, Miami, FL, USA, EArnold-Wyche@kaplan.edu Nancy Johnson, Kaplan University, Waterloo, IA, USA, Njohnson2@kaplan.edu

How can adaptive learning and social networking benefit students and faculty? Adaptive learning can be isolating when employed as the key learning component of a college course. Building a community where learners discuss concepts and share experiences is essential for a meaningful learning experience. An integration of prevalent social networking systems such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Smartphone Apps can supplement the self-paced student focused pedagogy of adaptive leaning. Instructors and students both benefit from this multidimensional approach as it lends itself to a robust academic experience.

This forum will provide an overview of adaptive learning and present an examination of Social NetLearning as it relates to the benefits, pitfalls, and best practices of integrating Social Networking systems. Participants will explore the linking of integrative social networking systems with adaptive learning systems. A concrete example of an integrated approach to Social NetLearning will be shared with the group. The forum will conclude with a facilitated discussion that explores tactics for implementing this approach to participants’ specific course content areas and participants will leave with concrete tactics they can apply in their own courses.

All Audiences Social Networking, Adaptive Learning, Integrative Technologies, YouTube, Twitter, Smartphone Apps, Facebook General Session - Conference Presentation Only (no formal paper)