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Social Networking Services (SNSs) - Coggle Diagram
Social Networking Services (SNSs)
Literature Review
Constructing Virtual Classroom Through Facebook
Yang (2008)- online dairy, blog
Russell (2003)- technological medium
Munoz, Towner (2009) - a virtual classroom through Facebook
Integrating SNSs into ESL Writing Classroom
Greenhow, Robelia, Hughes (2009)- digital literacy
Taranto, Dalbon, Gaetano (2011) - connected world
Results and Discussion
not often use SNS in learning English
instant messages, search information in English
Computer and internet at home
Methodology
Research Instrument
Data Collection Procedure
Research Design
Disadvantages
Online materials are difficult to read because of book-centered approach
playing computer games and chating with friends
Sometimes computer and internet are not reliable
"Copy paste" from extensive resources without thinking
Time consuming and frustrating materials
Relationship between teacher and students is somehow tricky
Advantages
Multimedia interection: pictures, videos, links
Students' work and self-directed learning
Students will have a larger audience when they use social networking
Feedback and contact with teachers
Students get enough input from SNSs , develop writing skills
Parents view their children's work and progress
Students are digital natives, SNSs engage them by presenting material in comfortable way