MMVC 2015
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This document discusses using a Facebook group called Doctorate Support Group (DSG) to provide support for postgraduate students. It began in 2007 with 100 members from the UK and Malaysia and has grown to over 37,000 members worldwide. The group serves as an online community for postgraduate students and researchers to connect, share resources and advice, and discuss challenges. Current initiatives of the group include providing webinars and online courses. The long term goal is to develop DSG into a fully online virtual university for postgraduate students and researchers globally.
MMVC 2015
- 1. Using fb group to support postgraduates: a case study of DSG Anita Adnan ICT Consultant Trainer / Online Instructor Megabase Training & Consultancy www.anita-adnan.webnode.com
- 2. www.anita-adnan.webnode.com About Me About Doctorate Support Group (DSG) Facebook in education Features in fb closed group Current Initiatives Whats Next? Conclusion OVERVIEW
- 3. www.anita-adnan.webnode.com Who Am I ? A Mom A Wife A researcher A Consultant & Trainer A multitasker Life is SHORT Explore! Positive Thinking will bring you a LONG way!
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- 5. Features in closed Fb group
- 6. WHY Facebook? Who is not on Facebook? The majority of students are there 24 /7 availability User friendly features Quick updates Easy sharing of FILES and NOTES and EVENTS The use of CHAT Box for instant communication Video Calls in facebook for discussions Connecting 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 you Location never share! Pictures of family / kids or your belongings moderate sharing
- 8. www.anita-adnan.webnode.com 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
- 9. www.anita-adnan.webnode.com 37k members worldwide Mostly Phd students Some Masters students Lecturers, Teachers Professors Deans, TNCs WHO ARE DSG MEMBERS?
- 10. www.anita-adnan.webnode.com WHERE https://www.facebook.com/groups/doctsupp/ our portal : www.dsgportal.org Webinar Link : http://dsgportal.org/site/webinar/ WHEN Created in 2007 Original members 100 from UK and Malaysia 2 admins
- 11. www.anita-adnan.webnode.com WHY Provide online support to Thesis Writers Share resources (e-books and journals) Most postgraduates can connect online Feel safe in a closed group Most members are either moms or dads with small kids A venue to share problems and ask questions Acts as a Virtual Classroom Availability 24/7, 365 days
- 12. Success Stories
- 13. www.anita-adnan.webnode.com 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
- 14. WHATS 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
- 15. Facebook is a really useful tool for education Managing a huge group takes some time, but its worth it Line between personal and professional lives become blurry Although 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