Online and Social Networking Communities - A Best Practice Guide for Educators (Hardcover)

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 a must-have list of useful resources guidance on building and supporting online learning communities information on how collaborative learning assessment differs from assessment of individual learning coverage of wikis, forums, blogging and micro-blogging, instant messaging, YouTube, Facebook, Second Life, Twitter, Flicker, desktop audio, videoconferencing, and social networking sites. Online and Social Networking Communities helps educators and trainers develop a critical approach by exploring online teaching from both the student and educator's perspective.This practical guide provides the tools to become a confident and thoughtful online educator, able to create successful and enjoyable learning experiences for your students.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Open and Flexible Learning Series
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	2011
Authors:	Karen Kear
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	210
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-87246-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Educational resources & technology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-87246-4
Barcode:	9780415872461

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