Social Networking & Gaming
The Academic Benefits of
Social Networking & Gaming
Social networking (SN) and gaming can
increase student engagement (Arendale,
2017).
High levels of engagement during gaming
will increase retention (Furdu, Tomozei, &
Kose, 2017).
Game playing supports the development of
wide intellectual skills, focus, persistence,
and achievement of goals (Maloy, Verock-
OLoughlin, Edwards, & Woolf, 2017).
SN can allow for academic learning to
expand beyond the regular school day
(Maloy, et al., 2017).
SN allows students to collaborate locally and
globally (Maloy, et al., 2017).
The Benefits of Social
Networking & Gaming
in School
Bridging the gap between home and
school.
Teachers can show students how to
show digital citizenship and hope they
continue to use it at home (Maloy, et
al., 2017).
Connecting with expert community
members through applications such
as Skype.
Learning games provide instant
feedback for the students and teacher
(Furdu, et al., 2017).
Gaming can allow for individualized
learning plans for students (Arendale,
2017).
Teacher Activities using
Social Networking & Gaming
Teacher blog to communicate with
students and families (Maloy, et al.,
2017).
Twitter for short communications with
students and families (Maloy, et al., 2017).
Wiki's to create collaborative learning
environments for teachers and students
(Maloy, et al., 2017).
Assigning learning games to provide
individualized learning paths for students
(Arendale, 2017).
Ethics Involved
Teachers and students must follow
Copyright, Fair Use, and Common Use
laws (Abousoliman, 2016).
Teachers must address Cyberbullying and
safety issues as necessary (Abousoliman,
2016).
Privacy, confidentiality, data security, and
intellectual property should also be
addressed (Abousoliman, 2016).
Links for games and websites
that can be used to promote
literacy
Click on the links!
Twitter
Scratch Jr.
Math Blaster
EdHeads
Skype
Google Hangouts