Praise for Social Media for Educators At last, a book that provides a straightforward discussion of the pedagogical reasons to use social media, and how to effectively use the tools to enhance learning experiences. A practical must-have! Rita-Marie Conrad, instructional strategist and technologist, Duke University School of Nursing; coauthor, Engaging the Online Learner and The Online Teaching Survival Guide This insightful and in-depth exploration effectively makes a case for embracing the best characteristics of social media to foster deeper learning experiences, promote collaboration, and provide timely feedback. This book is a can't-miss for educators. Amy M. Collier, associate director for technology and teaching, Center for Teaching and Learning, Stanford University Thought about using social media in your online courses but don't know where to begin? Joosten's comprehensive hands-on book describes step-by-step how social media can add richness to your course content and have a positive impact on student outcomes. Rosemary Lehman and Simone ConceiCao, eInterface; coauthors, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching and Managing Online Instructor Workload Many faculty are hesitant to incorporate social media into their teaching for fear that it will be a distraction or too time consuming. Tanya Joosten has done a remarkable job outlining the benefits and considerations of doing so. Faculty who read this book will be able to make informed, educated decisions about the best approach to take. John Dolan, director, digital media and pedagogy, College of the Liberal Arts, Penn State University Social Media for Educators This is a down-to-earth resource filled with strategies for designing learning activities that work toward specific outcomes. It illustrates the ways in which social media will improve learning and contains case studies that clearly demonstrate social media's ability to: Increase communication and interactivity in a course Facilitate engaging learning activities Enhance students' satisfaction, learning, and performance
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-13
9781118118283
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113935763
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Educational Technology
Author
Tanya Joosten
Publication Name
Social Media for Educators: Strategies and Best Practices
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
250g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Tanya Joosten
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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