Academic Impressions Webcast: Effective uses of social media in student learning

November 7, 2011 :: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST            

OVERVIEW

Social media tools, such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, are changing the way students and faculty communicate, share ideas, and build networks. The interest in social media is increasing, and the educational community is looking to harness the potential of these resources to improve teaching and learning while also being mindful of privacy concerns. Join us online as we showcase some effective uses of social media in student learning. We’ll discuss ways to use social media to create experiential learning activities, improve student interactivity and engagement, and develop community and professional networks.


LEARNING OUTCOME
After participating in this webcast, you will be able to implement social media into curriculum delivery to improve student learning.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Faculty, instructional designers and technologists, academic computing services staff, and student computing services administrators will learn to use social media tools effectively.   

AGENDA

• Effective uses of social media
◦ Facilitating interactivity and engagement
◦ Experiential learning potential
◦ Developing community and professional networks
• What are some best practices in using social media?
◦ Information to guide your use of social media
◦ Examples of different institutions and departments
• Consideration for integration of social media into curriculum
◦ Concerns about privacy in the use of social media
◦ Addressing issues that faculty and students may hav
ƒƒ Support through educational workshop
◦ Costs and implementation
◦ Evaluating the impact

Academic Impressions Webcast: Effective uses of social media in student learning