EL110 - Effective Use of Social Media in Online Courses
This course will provide you with strategies and techniques to help use social networking in the online environment. It provides an overview of social networking, media hosting and sharing, microblogging and blogging. An introduction to each will be provided, and content development, policy, facilitation and assessment will all be discussed. Suggested activities will also be provided.
Course Reviews
Course Rating
"I completed the EL 110 course and found it to be very informative and current. With the fast paced changes of social media, I appreciated the attention to social media terminology and the presentation of the function and applications of the new innovations in online communications. I also found the suggestions for incorporating social media as an extension of courses very helpful. Integrating social media into online courses can assist in helping students to meet the terminal course outcomes. Not only is this beneficial in helping students be successful in academic settings, but it aligns with students, who are presently involved with social media. I recommend this course to faculty members, who desire to augment their online teaching with social media and current innovations."
"Very interesting topic! I really learned a lot and how to incorporate this information into my classroom! Thank you!"
"Great course. The topics enhanced my teaching skills."
"This was an excellent course. Gave me several ideas to use in my on ground web-based classes."
"Relevant material for teaching in 21st century of Digital Learners."
"I really enjoyed this course and have found numerous strategies that will help me improve my online classes."
"Great course, very worthwhile and provides different strategies to engage the student. It was challenging, but very educational. I do not use social media, but I may start now. Thank you."
"This is an excellent course for online instructors and highlights teaching strategies utilizing Social Media. The course covers Social Networking and the proper use, especially as it applies to instructors and students. Some of the highlights are transparency and the importance of thinking 'twice' before postings; striving for accuracy, being respectful and knowing your audience. This was a very informative course and I recommend instructors take it as a refresher when integrating Social Media into the classroom."
"It was a very interesting course. I enjoyed it and learned a lot from it. "
"I am very interested in adding social media to my courses. This course had good ideas on how to implement and excellent guidelines."
"I have learned more about social networking, including microblogging and blogging. As an online instructor, I think this content can be beneficial as I communicate with students and promote student learning outcomes. These formats may allow students to achieve learning outcomes in a personal way as well."
"Interesting course on creating blogs and different ways to collaborate and share info.
Thank you."
"Thank for the very informative course. I learned many things regarding utilizing social media tools in education. It was very enlightening for me as this is my first time to came a cross such course. "
"I enjoyed the course because social media, technology and the internet are now part of the everyday classroom. In the beginning I was scared of technology but as time went on I embraced it. "
"I like the ability to learn more about what is available for students to use as interactive tools outside of the classroom. This actually informed me of what I can utilize in my classroom activities while online. "
Course Structure
Course Format
- Can Start Anytime
- Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
- 4 Hours of Activities
Completion Requirements
- Study Course Content
- Pass ALL Required Quizzes
Certificate of Completion
- 4 Hours of Continuing Education
- Available for download at the end of the course
Technology Requirements
- A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
- Adobe Flash Player
- Speakers or headphones
Course Objectives
Module 1: Social Networking
- Identify the definition and purpose.
- Develop content and policy for proper use.
- Develop strategies for facilitation and usage.
- Develop activities that will fit your course outcomes.
- Examine techniques for assessing social networking.
Module 2: Media Hosting and Sharing
- Identify the definition and purpose.
- Develop content and policy for proper use.
- Develop strategies for facilitation and usage.
- Develop activities that will fit your course outcomes.
- Examine techniques for assessing media hosting and sharing.
Module 3: Microblogging
- Identify the definition and purpose.
- Develop content and policy for proper use.
- Develop strategies for facilitation and usage.
- Develop activities that will fit your course outcomes.
- Examine techniques for assessing microblogging.
Module 4: Blogging
- Identify the definition and purpose.
- Develop content and policy for proper use.
- Develop strategies for facilitation and usage.
- Develop activities that will fit your course outcomes.
- Examine techniques for assessing blogging.
Module 5: Community TV
- NA
Lounge Group
This course provides you with a lifelong peer-to-peer learning opportunity through a specific Performance Group created within the Career College Lounge, a learning community of career college professionals. This allows you to learn and share with your peers at any time you want, even after you complete the course.
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