Facebook is useful in the sense that it will already be familiar to most students, so you've overcome one potential obstacle straight away. It might be perceived as a bit 'old hat' these days by many students, but there won't be much difficulty in asking them to learn a new technology, for example.

David

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I have always taken the view that I start with what I want to achieve and then find the appropriate means to deliver it.  Facebook has never been the resultant approach in this sort of situation (though other online delivery has).  This sounds like putting carts before horses.

Sincerely

Bland

C Bland Tomkinson BSc BA MEd PFHEA FAUA
Visiting Lecturer, University of Manchester Special Consultant, South East University, Nanjing Associate Editor, HERD

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Dear Paul

At a previous institution, we used FB in this way with (generally) positive results for the students. The cohorts were a mix of full time students and part time learners who studied on more of a block basis - it worked particularly well for this group.

Happy to discuss further or put you in touch with former colleagues.

Best wishes
James



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Subject: Facebook for pre-induction and induction activities

I would be grateful to know if anyone has experience of using Facebook for pre-induction purposes or in support of inductions events. Are there any good sources that I might consult?

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