Social Computing and EDUCAUSE_MARC08

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Social Learning Using Cell Phone Technology at Montclair State University

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Title:Social Learning Using Cell Phone Technology at Montclair State University (ID: MAC08050)
Author(s):Patricia Kahn (Montclair State University), Edward V. Chapel (Montclair State University), and Leslie Wilson (Montclair State University)
Origin:Presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conferences (01/15/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

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.

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Sophisticated and Productive Tools for Higher Ed: Web 2.0

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Title:Sophisticated and Productive Tools for Higher Ed: Web 2.0 (ID: MAC08053)
Author(s):Timothy Murphy (Montgomery College) and Metta Lash (Montgomery College)
Origin:Presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conferences (01/15/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

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.

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Why You Should Use Facebook

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Title:Why You Should Use Facebook (ID: MAC08049)
Author(s):Elizabeth A. Evans (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Origin:Presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conferences (01/15/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

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.

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