Research Outline #3

Author: Deborah Britt Roebuck and Samia Siha
Article Title:  Faculty Usage of Social Media and Mobile Devices:  Analysis of Advantages and Concerns
http://www.ijello.org/Volume9/IJELLOv9p171-192Roebuck0859.pdf
"T'opic: Author;s Main Argument and Your Working Thesis: Social media and Mobile devices are useful in classrooms.

Q1: "E"evidence/ Example: Key Quote #1 from your Annotations of the Article that supports "T"
"The use of social media and mobile devices in the classroom to improve student engagement and to increase interactivity has been reported to be useful (Aviles & Eastman, 2012; Bansavich, 2011; Chao, Parker, & Fontana, 2011; Crews & Wilkinson, 2010; Enriquez,2010). A study that focused on the use of tablets in the classroom showed an increase in students’ active participation during lectures, an enhanced ability to evaluate student learning, and a robust method for providing immediate feedback to im- prove student performance (Enriquez, 2010). " (172).

“A”nalysis/Explanation: How the Quote Relates toYourWorkingThesis,Inquiry Question,and/or SoWhat? How the Quote Helps you Build your Argument

Technology such as tablets are a good tool during classes for students to use which is why when you have access to one you success more.

Q2: “E”vidence/Example: Key Quote #2 from your Annotations of the Article that supports “T”

"Use of social media tools to complement face-to-face classes was shown to enhance learning and engagement particularly among freshman and international students. "( 173).

“A”nalysis/Explanation: How the Quote Relates toYourWorkingThesis,Inquiry Question,and/or SoWhat?How the Quote Helps you Build your Argument. 

This is another advantage of incorporating  a form of technology in classrooms.

Q3: “E”vidence/Example: Key Quote #3 from your Annotations of the Article that supports “T”

"When respondents were asked if they had used any social media tools (Web 2.0) in their teaching, 63 per- cent responded yes, which is a similar finding to that of Blankenship (2011) who found 80 per- cent of professors using social media in some capacity, and more than half are employing the tool as part of their teachings" (175).

“A”nalysis/Explanation: How the Quote Relates toYourWorkingThesis,Inquiry Question,and/or SoWhat? How the Quote Helps you Build your Argument.

This statistic shows that technology has already impacted classrooms because teachers are teaching using it. School districts should allow all teachers equal access to technology as a tool to teach students.