Introduction to Social Media in Education

Do you use Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube? Have you ever considered leveraging social media tools like these in your teaching? During this introductory online session I led on 9/28/2012, we explored what social media are and the pedagogical potential for use of social media in educational settings. We set the stage for future sessions to further explore use of social media tools and the design of engaging and innovative learning activities. Slides are available here.

For archives of other online workshops offered by NIU Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center, visit our YouTube channel

Miscellaneous Texting in Teaching Resources

Here are a few other miscellaneous resources related to text messaging in teaching, not previously mentioned.

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Opinions and Commentary on Texting in Teaching

What perspectives have already been shared concerning incorporating text messaging into teaching? The following links to opinions and commentary provide individual perspectives on texting and education.

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Texting Background and Definitions

Looking for more information on the background of text messaging, the tecnology the makes it possible, or definitions of technical terms? The following resources provide foundational background information.

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Envisioning the Future of Education Technology

What technology will we be using in the classroom 3, 5, or 10 years or more from now? This visualization attempts to organizing a series of emerging technologies that are likely to influence education in the coming decades.

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Click here for enlarged version. Courtesy Edudemic