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Using fb group to support postgraduates:
a case study of DSG
Anita AdnanICT Consultant Trainer / Online Instructor
Megabase Training & Consultancy
www.anita-adnan.webnode.com
www.anita-adnan.webnode.com
• About Me• About Doctorate Support
Group (DSG)• Facebook in education• Features in fb closed group • Current Initiatives• What’s Next?• Conclusion
OVERVIEW
www.anita-adnan.webnode.com
Who Am I ?
A MomA Wife
A researcherA
Consultant &
TrainerA
multitasker
Life is SHORT – Explore!
Positive Thinking will bring you a LONG way!
The rationale for creating a support group in facebook
Facebook in education
Allen, M. (2012). An education in Facebook. Digital culture and education, 4(3), 213-225.
Bicen, H., & Cavus, N. (2011). Social network sites usage habits of undergraduate students: Case study of Facebook. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 28, 943-947.
Kabilan, M. K., Ahmad, N., & Abidin, M. J. Z. (2010). Facebook: An online environment for learning of English in institutions of higher education?. The Internet and Higher Education, 13(4), 179-187.
Sánchez, R. A., Cortijo, V., & Javed, U. (2014). Students' perceptions of Facebook for academic purposes. Computers & Education, 70, 138-149.
WHY Facebook?
Who is not on Facebook? The majority of students are there24 /7 availabilityUser friendly featuresQuick updatesEasy sharing of FILES and NOTES and EVENTSThe use of CHAT Box for instant communicationVideo Calls in facebook – for discussionsConnecting and Collaborating with people from all around the world
Some Safety issues !Your online identity ( Personal Vs Professional)You are exposed to scams or fake people trying to connect with youLocation – never share!Pictures of family / kids or your belongings – moderate sharing
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Our Mission :To connect and network, share knowledge, resources and success stories or challenges. To share best practices, tips, jokes, and discuss ideas about postgraduate studies.
What is DSG ?
2 admins , 5 Advisors, Online Professors and Various Experts
from multi disciplinary subjects and areas
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37k members worldwide
Mostly Phd studentsSome Masters
studentsLecturers, Teachers
ProfessorsDeans, TNCs
WHO ARE DSG MEMBERS?
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WHERE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/doctsupp/
our portal : www.dsgportal.org
Webinar Link : http://dsgportal.org/site/webinar/
WHEN Created in 2007Original members 100 from UK and Malaysia2 admins
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WHY
Provide online support to Thesis Writers
Share resources (e-books and journals)
Most postgraduates can connect online
Feel safe in a closed groupMost members are either moms
or dads with small kidsA venue to share problems and
ask questionsActs as a Virtual Classroom Availability 24/7, 365 days
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Current Initiatives Putting more resources in our portal
Creating FREE Webinars with various topics
Developing PAID Online Courses and Premium Webinars
Developing a database for Experts in DSG
Developing a database for service and content providers
related to postgraduates Inviting more speakers/trainers/ experts
to be DSG Advisors Writing Journal Articles on DSG
WHAT’S NEXT?
To become the one stop resource center for all postgraduates matters
To register as a Research Society To develop our portal as an online Virtual
Academic Centre to postgraduates from all around the world
To collaborate with established universities or educational institutions and offer accredited online courses leading to recognized certificates or modules
Ultimate Aim - DSG Virtual University
Facebook is a really useful tool for educationManaging a huge group takes some time, but it’s worth
itLine between personal and professional lives become
blurryAlthough there are some safety and privacy issues
when you mix personal lives and professional or academic lives – you can always control what you share.
Education should become accessible anywhere, anytime
CONCLUSION
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