Lesson 3: Using Facebook
Lesson 3: Using Facebook
Project
Task The task group was designed to facilitate academic activities such as
group writing assignments, sharing research findings, and receiving
Purpose immediate feedback from teachers. It encouraged structured learning,
peer interaction, and error correction in a collaborative environment.
Social The social group aimed to create a friendly virtual environment where
group students, teachers, and the intern could interact informally. It helped
Purpose build rapport, fostered communication in English, and encouraged
students to share experiences, greetings, and personal achievements.
Uses Sharing assignments and receiving feedback.
Collecting primary data for research projects.
Enhancing student participation and engagement outside traditional
classrooms.
Building confidence in using English through both formal and
informal communication.
Activity 2:
Students’ Perceptions
Accessibility Students appreciated the convenience of posting and
receiving feedback anytime, anywhere. However, limited
internet access outside the home was a disadvantage.
Rapport building Facebook fostered ease of communication and friendships
among classmates. However, fear of losing face due to weak
English skills discouraged some from posting.
Opportunities for Increased interaction in English with classmates, teachers,
L2 interaction and the intern. Students could ask questions and clarify
doubts outside class.
Provision of model Teacher-provided examples helped students understand
examples tasks better and complete homework effectively.
Data collection Facebook facilitated easy sharing of surveys and collecting
primary data for research projects.
Usability Facebook was user-friendly, allowing students to read and
share ideas. Some felt it led to copying peers' ideas.
Privacy Public posting led to hesitation for some students, fearing
judgment or embarrassment over language errors.
Activity 3:
Details
Reasons Widely used by students, ensuring engagement.
Easier setup and maintenance than blogs or Learning Management
Systems (LMS).
Promotes a collaborative and motivating environment for learning.
Uses Feedback
Personalized and thorough feedback.
Sharing good examples of student work benefits all learners.
Sharing Information
Convenient sharing of links, updates, and resources.
Enables peer collaboration and input on class activities.
Discretion