The Plugged-In Professor: Tips and Techniques for Teaching With Social Media

Ferris, Sharmila Pixy (Editor)/ Wilder, Hilary Anne (Editor)

ISBN 10: 184334694X / ISBN 13: 9781843346944

Published by Chandos Pub, 2013

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376 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Plugged-In Professor: Tips and Techniques for Teaching With Social Media
• Publisher: Chandos Pub
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184334694X
• ISBN 13: 9781843346944
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.59 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

New technologies are transforming the way students work. The Plugged in Professor provides a timely and exceptional resource for using social media and other new technologies to help college students meet both general and discipline-specific objectives. The title covers techniques built around well-known social networking technologies, as well as other emerging technologies such as mobile phone and tablet apps. With a practical focus and reader-friendly format, this book shows educators how to apply techniques in each technology, and includes clear student learning objectives, step-by-step directions, observations and advice, and supplemental readings and resources. Twenty-five chapters by leading contributors cover key aspects of new technologies in education, in four parts: Writing, research and information fluency; Communication and collaboration; Critical thinking and creativity; and Integrative learning.

About the Authors

Sharmila P. Ferris is Professor in the Department of Communication at William Paterson University, USA. She recently completed a five year term as Director for the university’s Center for Teaching Excellence. Her research is in new technologies, bringing an interdisciplinary focus to computer-mediated communication. In this area she has published in a variety of print and electronic journals.

Hilary A. Wilder is Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Professional Studies, and the coordinator for the M.Ed. Curriculum and Learning, Learning Technologies concentration at William Paterson University, USA. Her research is in the use of information and communication technologies in education, particularly the use of online and social networking tools to promote writing literacy.