Posted by reyjunco on March 7, 2011 in
Research |
∞ Right… of course they do. But you know me, I like to have data to back up assumptions so I’m sharing some results of a recent survey I conducted on student technology use. This chart is based on data from a sample of over 2,500 college students. What was most surprising to me was the [...]
Tags: cell phones, engagement, facebook, Research, students, technology, texting
Posted by reyjunco on February 20, 2011 in
Presentations |
∞ Here is the replay of my talk at The University of Florida on social media and student engagement. I present new data on the relationship between time spent on Facebook, Facebook activities, and student engagement.
Tags: college, data, education, engagement, facebook, methods, presentation, students, video
Posted by reyjunco on November 22, 2010 in
Research |
∞ This is a video created by one of my students to summarize the research we conducted on the effects of Twitter on student engagement and grades. The journal article summarizing the study and our findings is available here. Abstract Despite the widespread use of social media by students and its increased use by instructors, very [...]
Tags: academic, education, engagement, learning, methods, Research, social media, students, teaching, technology, twitter, video
Posted by reyjunco on November 12, 2010 in
Research |
∞ Given popular interest in this paper, I thought I’d post a summary of what we did and what we found. To keep with the theme of the paper, I’m going to explain each section in 140 characters or less. You can download a PDF of the paper by clicking here. Abstract We ran a controlled [...]
Tags: academic, data, engagement, methods, Research, social media, teaching, twitter
Posted by reyjunco on September 27, 2010 in
Commentary |
∞ My research is focused on using emerging technologies to help engage students and enhance their success in higher education. Some people who learn about my research before meeting me, think I’m going to be a digital evangelist. On the contrary, I prefer to be engaged with my students in realspace (i.e., the classroom) and realtime. [...]
Tags: academic, advising, college, engagement, facebook, social media, technology, twitter
Posted by reyjunco on April 19, 2010 in
Research |
∞ This graph summarizes the main findings of the only two studies of social media and college student engagement. Both found relationships between time spent on social media and student engagement as described by Astin (1984) and measured through single survey items. Heiberger and Harper (2008) conducted a study of 377 undergraduate students at a Midwestern [...]
Tags: academic, engagement, facebook, featured, Research, social media
Posted by lvanlysal on April 8, 2010 in
Guest Bloggers |
∞ This morning Rey sent out a tweet seeking examples of how University Auxiliary Services staff used social media. I responded in way more than 140 characters, and he suggested I write a blog post. At the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, Auxiliary Services consists of University Housing, Neighborhood Housing, Restaurant Operations, the Student Union, and the Bookstore. [...]
Tags: academic, engagement, social media
Posted by reyjunco on December 14, 2009 in
Presentations,
Research |
∞ You can use Facebook for that? Research-supported strategies to engage your students. View more presentations from Rey Junco.
Tags: college, engagement, facebook, presentation, Research, students
Social Media in Higher Education
