Do you think there is a potential for using social networks in collaborative learning projects (in science, languages, etc.) between schools in different locations? Any ideas? research papers? resources?
Sure, there is lot of learning provided the LEARNERS share their challenges, insights and learning in a very simple common language. Hope such Projects could be initiated between say students of grade 8 or 9 - Science, Social Science (India) and any other similar age group students from other countries ! WOULD LOVE TO FACILITATE, any takers ? ? ?
Not sure if you are using schools as schools for children or as schools for academic institutions. My university has produced an elearning course on how to manage childhood malnutrition and I have been using social media (Facebook and linked in) to promote the course across 120 countries to over 5000 people over the last 15 months. So social media has been great to help collaboration between us and many other universities.