Posts Tagged ‘social networking’
May 13 - Social Media Usage Among College Faculty
By: Mary Bart in Trends in Higher Education
A survey developed to determine how many college faculty are using social media, and in what capacity, found widespread awareness of social networks, but faculty are more likely to use social networking tools for personal use than in the classroom.
December 3 - Twitter in the Classroom: Studies Find Increased Student Engagement
By: Mary Bart in Trends in Higher Education
With interest in Twitter on the rise, many instructors continue to grapple with the question of whether it has a place in the college classroom. And, if it does, what is the best, most effective way to use it? So perhaps it comes as no surprise that we’re starting to see studies on the use of Twitter in both traditional and online courses.
September 14 - Students and Social Networking: Should You ‘Friend’ Your Students?
By: Kathryn Linder, M.A. in Trends in Higher Education
If you are part of a social network, you may have already had this experience: a current or former student attempts to “friend” you online. Whether you keep a professional profile or offer a more casual representation of yourself online, keep the following teaching concerns in mind. How much do you want your students to
