Hi,
This article nicely outlines 12 Ways to use Facebook Professionally.
~Sarah
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
More on Facebook
Hi all,
These items are from Gerry's McKiernan's blog - thought they'd be of interest:
(1) Thesis: Facebook.com At Ball State University: Perceptions Of Students' Communication In Virtual Communities: An Examination of Facebook.com At Ball State University
Joshua Sebastian Hill, M.A. | Educational Studies | 2006
Abstract
As new methods of communication have been created by technological advances, it has become important to examine how students use these methods to interact with other students, the campus community, and the world. This study at Ball State University helped researchers understand how students communicated online in order to create policies regarding online communication.
Data were gathered using the qualitative methodology of responsive interviewing. Students and administrators were interviewed (during May and June of 2006). The data were analyzed by identifying important themes, trends, and concepts among the data according to Rubin & Rubin's (2005) model. The study found that institutions should create educational opportunities for faculty, staff, and studentsto learn about online communication technologies. These educational sessions should include how to use the technologies, the potential for their misuse, and the responsibilities attached to their use. The study concluded that existing policies should be used to address online policy violations.
(2) Thesis: Uncovering The Social Impacts Of Facebook On A College Campus
By Matthew Robert Vanden Boogart, Master of Science, Kansas State University 2006
With the creation of Facebook in 2004, colleges and universities across the United States have been playing catch-up with students. This new technology carries much weight as a new medium for students to build social connections and grow as members of their institutions. However, this new technology also brings negative implications such as lowered GPAs with greater use.
Research was conducted at four major institutions across the country exploring how residence hall students use online communities and the impact it has on their physical world experience on campus.
This study explores the impacts Facebook has had on a college campus. University administrators are urged to use this data to take a proactive approach to using these technologies to enhance the overall campus experience.
These items are from Gerry's McKiernan's blog - thought they'd be of interest:
(1) Thesis: Facebook.com At Ball State University: Perceptions Of Students' Communication In Virtual Communities: An Examination of Facebook.com At Ball State University
Joshua Sebastian Hill, M.A. | Educational Studies | 2006
Abstract
As new methods of communication have been created by technological advances, it has become important to examine how students use these methods to interact with other students, the campus community, and the world. This study at Ball State University helped researchers understand how students communicated online in order to create policies regarding online communication.
Data were gathered using the qualitative methodology of responsive interviewing. Students and administrators were interviewed (during May and June of 2006). The data were analyzed by identifying important themes, trends, and concepts among the data according to Rubin & Rubin's (2005) model. The study found that institutions should create educational opportunities for faculty, staff, and studentsto learn about online communication technologies. These educational sessions should include how to use the technologies, the potential for their misuse, and the responsibilities attached to their use. The study concluded that existing policies should be used to address online policy violations.
(2) Thesis: Uncovering The Social Impacts Of Facebook On A College Campus
By Matthew Robert Vanden Boogart, Master of Science, Kansas State University 2006
With the creation of Facebook in 2004, colleges and universities across the United States have been playing catch-up with students. This new technology carries much weight as a new medium for students to build social connections and grow as members of their institutions. However, this new technology also brings negative implications such as lowered GPAs with greater use.
Research was conducted at four major institutions across the country exploring how residence hall students use online communities and the impact it has on their physical world experience on campus.
This study explores the impacts Facebook has had on a college campus. University administrators are urged to use this data to take a proactive approach to using these technologies to enhance the overall campus experience.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Undergraduate Research
Some interesting discussion has been taking place within Ames over the use of the word, "Research." Many think it is what our students do when they come to the library. However, when surveying our student workers in preparation for the upcoming AskAmes chat reference advertising campaign, the term "research assistance" didn't resonate with them. Instead, "Need help?" really struck a cord. The usability testing done by Suzanne and Stephanie reflects interesting contrasts between the links in the student created categories of "Research" and "Help." In my recent undergraduate career, I never considered the work I was doing, "research" until I began to work in earnest on my senior project. All of these thoughts were rolling through my head as I began to consider the recent article, "WebGURU: The Web-Based Guide to Research for Undergraduates." in the July/August issue of the Journal of College Science Teaching. The authors are recommending that faculty direct their students to learn more about doing research http://www.webguru.neu.edu/index.php. Resources that can be found in libraries ARE included in the website. It just seems, from this site's scientific perspective, that research encompasses so much more than using the library. Maybe this is why our students are confused by the term...
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Maddy's blog
Without my consent :) my daughter Madeleine started a blog of her own. I thought I’d share, just for your amusement. What’s fascinating to me is that Maddy is not a very forthcoming verbal communicator, so this blog allows me to see someone I know very well in a completely new way.
MarciaIM training guide
hi,
I read the "Real-Time Virtual Reference Training Guide" that is posted on the AOK page. I found the information presented in the Scope of Service and Communication in Real-Time Virtual Reference Services sections to be very informative. Will we have some sort of a policy document to refer to that is IWU specific? I think this document raised some good questions for us to think about. I also think it would be helpful to have written policies to ensure that we are offering service in a consistent manner, and to help new librarians get up-to-speed in the future.
Lynda
I read the "Real-Time Virtual Reference Training Guide" that is posted on the AOK page. I found the information presented in the Scope of Service and Communication in Real-Time Virtual Reference Services sections to be very informative. Will we have some sort of a policy document to refer to that is IWU specific? I think this document raised some good questions for us to think about. I also think it would be helpful to have written policies to ensure that we are offering service in a consistent manner, and to help new librarians get up-to-speed in the future.
Lynda
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
New LibGuides Feature
The creator emailed me and there's a pic on Gerry Mckiernan's blog. LibGuides has made it so you can display your instructional guides on your Facebook profile. It's actually quite simple and tasteful as Facebook Applications go.
http://onlinesocialnetworks.blogspot.com/2007/07/new-libraryfacebookapp-libguides.html
~Sarah
http://onlinesocialnetworks.blogspot.com/2007/07/new-libraryfacebookapp-libguides.html
~Sarah
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