EDUCAUSE | Social Computing and Presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conferences

Social Learning Using Cell Phone Technology at Montclair State University

drupal — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:52:02 -0600

Social learning enhances knowledge when students create learning environments by making connections among their peers and community. Educators struggle to develop innovative teaching strategies to meet the expectations of digital natives who are accustomed to this social environment. This presentation will describe how faculty at Montclair State University foster social learning using mobile technology.

Why You Should Use Facebook

drupal — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:56:19 -0600

The phenomenon of social networking software like Facebook has been widely publicized. At UNC-Chapel Hill, over 90 percent of first year students are Facebook users. But is there utility for faculty and staff? Yes! This presentation will describe the uses of Facebook that might benefit many of us.

Sophisticated and Productive Tools for Higher Ed: Web 2.0

drupal — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:56:19 -0600

Higher education can benefit from the web 2.0 revolution, from simple tools that allow groups to communicate to combining databases that produce an entirely new product. Social networking, wikis, blogs, RSS feeds, videoblogs, and extensive use of multimedia are changing the way we process and use information.

Team Building in Virtual Worlds

drupal — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:15:36 -0600

The use of virtual worlds provides a means for educators to bring a simulated real-world experience to the classroom. This case study will explore how undergraduates were able to go beyond the confines of the classroom space to gain team-building skills through the use of the virtual world Second Life.