Social Media in Education
Culture Clash
The Almighty AI
Dr. Rob Power
Random stuff
100

This term describes the ability to use digital tools critically and creatively.

What is digital literacy?

100

This strategy is recommended to enhance digital learning adoption in high power-distance cultures.

 What is enhance teacher development?

100

Students use this popular AI tool for help with various types of schoolwork.

What is ChatGPT?

100

Rob Power is teaching this MEd class in fall of 2024

What is Accessibility and Technology, OR Critical Digital Literacy and Global Competencies, OR Innovative Online Learning

100

This activity is known as “Netflix and ___” for a reason - it’s the ultimate relaxation combo.

What is chill?

200

Students expressed concerns about this, a potential downside of using social media in educational contexts.

What is distraction?

200

This strategy is recommended to enhance digital learning adoption in low-masculinity cultures.

What is build inclusive communities of practice

200

53% of students reported using AI tools for this reason.

What is getting information?

200

This province is the current home to Dr. Rob Power.

What is Nova Scotia?

200

This nocturnal habit involves binge-watching an entire series, often regretting it the next morning.

What is a Netflix marathon?

300

Students believe this social media platform can be leveraged for peer learning and sharing educational resources.

What is Facebook?

300

This strategy is recommended to enhance digital learning adoption in a low uncertainty avoidance culture.

What is develop digital competence?

300

The following haiku is it written by a student or AI? (Falling autumn leaves, Whispers of the cool night air, Quiet stars above.) 

What is AI?

300

This cartoon character is Rob Power's “go-to” in every class.

 Who is Bart Simpson?

300

This rectangular object was once used to watch movies, only to be rewound by frustrated viewers.

What is a VHS tape?

400

Students identified this type of digital tool as crucial for enhancing collaboration in their coursework.

What are collaborative platforms (e.g., Google Docs)?

400

This strategy is recommended to enhance digital learning adoption in short-term cultures.

What is improve infrastructure and support?

400

This is the second step in the machine learning process.

What is cleaning or processing data?

400

Rob is a fan of what movie franchise?

What is Star Wars?

400

This classic tech solution is recommended for nearly every computer issue, even if it might just be a temporary fix.

What is turning it off and on again?

500

The study revealed that students value this type of feedback, which can be facilitated by digital platforms.

What is timely feedback?

500

This author’s cultural constructs were applied in the Li study examining the adoption of VLE learning in different countries.

Who is Hofstede?

500

This is the industry standard split of data typically used when splitting training data and testing data for machine learning.

What is a 70/30 split?

500

This Newfoundland radio station once employed Rob Power.

What is VOCM?

500

This common scenario occurs when someone posts their most flattering picture from five years ago (or more!!) but shows up looking completely different.

What is "catfishing"?