By Kim C. Smith, North Carolina A&T State University
Introduction
Following a discussion of communication-related theories with ties to online social media, students used their newly-found knowledge as a foundation to:
(a.) participate in Second Life (SL), a online virtual reality community
(b.) attempt to go three days with reduced media use
(c.) observe online social interaction behavior among them and their friends on Facebook, the most popular online social network among students.
Students wrote papers on their experiences, and had the option of videotaping their reflections using Web cams, or using Xtranormal, a program that allows students to speak through avatars. Students got a chance to see the theories they learned come to life through the online media they so heavily consume. The teaching technique (combining theory with practical application) brought a new dimension to teaching communication theory.
Social Media is changing everything. Nowhere is this more evident than on our college and university campuses. Yet there are unique challenges in incorporating social media into an established and tested curriculum.
AEJMC asked teachers to share some of their best practices for incorporating social media into the classroom, including suggested articles, exercises, tools and more. The following is a collection their best ideas and experiences.
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