Socializing the classroom

By Susan B. Barnes

Subjects: Social media, EDUCATION / Experimental Methods, EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology, EDUCATION / Computers & Technology, Internet in education, Education, EDUCATION / General, Effect of technological innovations on

Description: "Socializing the Classroom: Social Networks and Online Learning, by Susan B. Barnes, examines how social media can be used in education through two research grants and real-world applications. Barnes analyzes social media including Facebook, Courseware, and Second Life, while providing a theoretical foundation for examining social software. A new generation of students is surrounded by digital technologies, leading scholars and teachers to consider virtual worlds to engage students"-- Provided by publisher.