W4: Sept 20-26 Async Online

		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 social media or online 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) Also check out the Optional Readings for this week as your time and interests allow!
	Discussion Forum	Discussion Forum
	Social Media Activity	Choose a social media to explore as a learner, teacher, and scholar Set up a profile and start using the social media during our next asynchronous week – share what you’ve done at our next class meeting Example of Social Media Activity Reflection questions
	Assignments	Social Media Activity – be ready to share what you’ve done & link to your site on Monday, Sept 27 Post initial responses to discussion forum questions by Thursday, September 23 at midnight EST. Post responses to at least 2 peers (per question) by Saturday, September 25 at midnight EST. Base Group 1 Discussion Synthesis of Week 4 online discussion due in the forum by noon on Monday, September 27. See directions here Cover letter for publishable article due before class on Monday, September 27 — Submit to Dropbox in D2L See the examples we went over in class on the Article for Publication page –> sample cover letters. (*Note: the first page of the sample shows you how I will score your cover letter/email inquiry to the editor). Outline for publishable article due before class on Monday, October 11
	Base Group Checkout	Q3 and Q4 in Base Groups Base Group Check-out Δ