Linkedin Groups

Description

LinkedIn Groups provide a place for teachers and students in the same subject or with similar interests to share content, find answers, post and view jobs, and establish themselves as experts.

Once you're a group member, you can explore the latest conversations on the Conversations page, start or participate actively in conversations, and send a free message to a member if you want to reach out to them.

Link

Create Linkedin Groups

Tool Category

Groups in Social Networks

TEL methods where this tool fits

Task-based Learning

Online discussion

Group Discussion or Discussion Group Method

Required technical skill level

Low (beginner)

Tool is best suitable for the following environment

Digital learning sessions

Mode of teaching application

No appointment required (asynchronous)

Task Mode

All students task

Group task

Required equipment/devices/platform

computer

PC

Smart phone app (iOS, Android, Windows)

Tablet app (iOS, Android, Windows)

Additional Information and useful links e.g. tutorials

LinkedIn Groups Help

Bela Florenthal, (2015) "Applying uses and gratifications theory to students’ LinkedIn usage", Young Consumers, Vol. 16 Issue: 1, pp.17-35, https://doi.org/10.1108/YC-12-2013-00416

Nataliya Galan, Akbar Khodabandehloo, (2016) "Learning with LinkedIn: Students' perceptions of incorporating subject-related blogging in an international marketing course", Interactive Technology and Smart Education, Vol. 13 Issue: 2, pp.166-183, https://doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-10-2015-0033

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