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Book SynopsisThis CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with a national, education technology and social media expert to write a comprehensive book on social media for classroom and online learning for educators and corporate trainers. Everything you need to know about using social media and educational technology such as collaboration tools, theories and models, legal issues, learning using social media and technology are covered. The book starts by providing an understanding of social media, technologies, and collaboration tools, and then addresses the skill sets needed by all educators who desire to use social media as part of their classroom and online and corporate instruction.
Trade ReviewSocial media is playing a critical role in education. This book is a practical resource that can be very helpful. -- Gail Pletnick, AASA President, Arizona Superintendent of the Year
Kudos to you on a very timely, detailed and necessary piece of work. I especially liked the chapters on collaboration and legal issues in using social media. The book gave me succinct examples and a roadmap for improving collaboration among all members of my own team. Every manager and educator needs to read this book and take every word to heart. -- Ken Carpenter, MD, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Staff Physician, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
This new book is truly leading edge stuff! Comes at the right time, as we all work to engage in new and exciting ways! Dan and Katie are tops when it comes to providing timely information in a compelling way! -- Thomas P. Jandris, PhD, senior vice president for innovation, dean, College of Graduate & Innovative Programs, Concordia University Chicago
The authors give excellent examples of education technology as well as practical uses of the technology tools with advantages and disadvantages. -- Dr. Pauline M. Sampson, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Superintendent Program at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Social Learning in the Digital Age Chapter 2: Social Learning Theories and Models Chapter 3: Social Media Tools and Learning Chapter 4: Collaboration Tools and Learning Chapter 5: Legal Issues Impacting Social Media Chapter 6: Evaluation and Moving Forward Appendixes A. Social Media and Technology Trademarks B. Common Social Media and Technology Resources C. What is Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule? D. Create Accessible Video and Social Media E. General Social Media Accessibility Tips Index About the Authors
