Visual Communities Network

Visual Communities Network

1. Current Vocabulary of Social Media

   • App is a piece of software designed for mobile devices for different purposes.
   • Blog is short for Weblog and it is a place where you find articles or extended writing about a certain topic.
   • Cloud is when you don’t use a physical device to save things such as documents files.
   • Streaming Media is content that is given to the user live and as it happens like sports games.
   • Trending means that it is extremely popular in that current moment.
   • Viral means that a lot of people have seen the content and shared it with other people
   • E-book is an electronic book that can be read on a screen or on a mobile device.
   • Feed helps to organize all of your favorite content (photos, videos and articles) into one easy place
   • Vlog is for video weblog or video blog. People post regular videos to show what they are doing every day.

2. Word Processors in The Classroom

   • Word processes
     • It helps teachers to prepare, create, store and share materials.
       • Learners can practice language skills and grammar.
   • Word processors for teachers: creating materials
     • Inserting images and links.
       • Creating forms for making collections of basic exercises.
   • Using TrackChanges
     • It is a Microsoft Word tool which allows us to share documents.
       • It shows any markups, changes or comments made to a document.
   • Using Marking
     • It aids the correction of word processed work from learners.
       • It marks up grammar mistakes, spelling errors, word order, etc.
   • Using word processors for creative writing
     • It puts emphasis on the process rather than the product.
       • It can be an excellent tool for introducing or practicing a language.

3. Social Media in Education

   • It empowers teachers, learners and parents.
     • YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat are the most popular online platforms.
     • 95% - Access to a smartphone. 45% - constantly connected
     • Implementation in school
       • It is used to share information and organize tasks.
         • To increase students’ attention according to their ages.
       • Connecting Students
         • Keeping staff members engaged and informed.
           • It helps to broadcast important information, and share anecdotes or videos about the institution
     • Teachers’ application
       • Adapting technology. Letting students share their opinions.
         • Using online platforms. Integrating social media.
       • Disadvantages
         • Older generations have to strive to become part of the social media users.
           • Confidentiality and privacy are very big issues,

4. Creation of Teaching Material by Using Word Processors

   • What are teaching materials?
     • Teaching materials are the materials which the teacher in the classes like flashcards, videos, games, visual aids
   • What is Word processor?
     • Word processor is a type of software application used for composing, editing, formatting and printing documents.
   • Word processors to create didactic material
     • Creating forms: Interactive elements, simple exercises, internet, feedback
     • Git Mind is a free mind map tool to organize information.

Images and files in the map