Social Media for Educators

Praise for Social Media for Educators
"At last, a book that provides a straightforward discussion ofthe pedagogical reasons to use social media, and how to effectivelyuse the tools to enhance learning experiences. A practicalmust-have!"--Rita-Marie Conrad, instructional strategist andtechnologist, Duke University School of Nursing; coauthor, Engagingthe Online Learner and The Online Teaching Survival Guide
"This insightful and in-depth exploration effectively makes acase for embracing the best characteristics of social media tofoster deeper learning experiences, promote collaboration, andprovide timely feedback. This book is a can't-miss foreducators."--Amy M. Collier, associate director for technologyand teaching, Center for Teaching and Learning, StanfordUniversity
"Thought about using social media in your online courses butdon't know where to begin? Joosten's comprehensive hands-on bookdescribes step-by-step how social media can add richness to yourcourse content and have a positive impact on student outcomes."--Rosemary Lehman and Simone ConceiÇão, eInterface;coauthors, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching andManaging Online Instructor Workload
"Many faculty are hesitant to incorporate social media intotheir teaching for fear that it will be a distraction or too timeconsuming. Tanya Joosten has done a remarkable job outlining thebenefits--and considerations--of doing so. Faculty who readthis book will be able to make informed, educated decisions aboutthe best approach to take." --John Dolan, director, digitalmedia and pedagogy, College of the Liberal Arts, Penn StateUniversity
Social Media for Educators
This is a down-to-earth resource filled with strategies fordesigning learning activities that work toward specific outcomes.It illustrates the ways in which social media will improve learningand contains case studies that clearly demonstrate social media'sability to:
* Increase communication and interactivity in a course
* Facilitate engaging learning activities
* Enhance students' satisfaction, learning, and performance