Online and Social Networking Communities: A Best Practice Guide for Educators (Open and Flexible Learning Series)

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Synopsis
Online and Social Networking Communities is a professional guide written for educational practitioners and trainers who wish to use online communication tools effectively in their teaching. Focusing on the student experience of learning in online communities, it addresses ‘web 2.0’ and other ‘social software’ tools and considers the role these technologies play in supporting student learning and building learning communities. The guide offers: real-world case studies and quality research must-have lists of useful resources guidance on building and supporting online learning communities discussion of how collaborative learning can be assessed coverage of wikis, forums, blogging, instant messaging, Second Life, Twitter, desktop videoconferencing and social networking sites such as Facebook. Online and Social Networking Communities helps educators and trainers develop a critical approach by exploring online learning from both the student’s and educator’s perspective. This practical guide provides the tools to help develop confident and thoughtful online educators, able to create successful and enjoyable learning experiences for their students.
Copyright:
2011

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
210 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781136907838
Related ISBNs:
9780203842737, 9780415872461, 9780415872461, 9780415872478, 9780415872478
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
N/A
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Technology, Education
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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