W5: Oct 12 FTF/Synch

		Defining Social Media and Learning
	Base Group Check-in	Q1 and Q2 in Base Groups Base Group Check-in Check-in Question: What is your favorite online resource or app or community for academia? Share it. Why? You do not have permission to view this form.
	Readings	Manca, S., & Ranieri, M. (2016). Is facebook still a suitable technology-enhanced learning environment? an updated critical review of the literature from 2012 to 2015: Is facebook a suitable TEL environment? Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 32(6), 503-528. doi:10.1111/jcal.12154 Manca, S., & Ranieri, M. (2013). Is it a tool suitable for learning? A critical review of the literature on Facebook as a technology-enhanced learning environment. Journal of Computer-assisted Learning, 29(6), 487-504. Greenhow, C., Robelia, E., & Hughes, J. (2009). Web 2.0 and classroom research: What path should we take now? Educational Researcher, 38 (4), 246-259. Cormode, G., & Krishnamurthy, B. (2008). Key differences between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0. First Monday, 13(6) NEW! Check out the new Supplemental Readings section based on your interests.
	Whole Group Discussion	Discussion Ground Rules Ideas or controversies you want us to address New questions or burning issues How these readings connect to your research interests or goals for this course Discussion Synthesis W4 – Instructor
	15 min	Take a break!
	Article for Publication	Cover letter assignment Share Cover letter Share Outline
	Guest Speaker Scott Durham	Tell us about your research – what do you study? Pitching to an editor tell us about your process of selecting a journal and pitching the editor. Do you have any advice? Scott’s Cover letter Publishing process: from outline to final What tips do you have about outlining? Did the publishing process go smoothly for you? What was the most challenging part? What advice would you have for turning this assignment into a publishable article? Check out Scott’s fantastic article: Durham, B. S. (2019). The nexus of critical citizenship and social media. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 19(4), 754-769. Retrieved from https://citejournal.org/volume-19/issue-4-19/social-studies/the-nexus-of-critical-citizenship-and-social-media
	Social Media Activity	Your chosen social media to explore as a learner, teacher, and scholar? What you’ve done? Add your social media to our list
	Assignments	Readings in part II: Research on social media and learning – social network sites, microblogs and learning Post initial posts to Discussion Board questions by Thursday, October 22 at midnight EST. Post responses to at least 2 peers (per question) by Saturday, October 24 at midnight EST. Discussion Synthesis Wk 6 – Instructor Draft #1 of Article due November 2 — Submit to “First Draft” Dropbox in D2L Continue with your chosen social media
	Base Group Checkout	Q3 and Q4 in Base Groups Base Group Check-out Δ