Social Media Tools for Learning: Activating Collaboration Strategies for Success

(Paperback)

Available Formats

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with a national, education technology and social media expert to write a comprehensive book on social media for classroom and online learning for educators and corporate trainers. Everything you need to know about using social media and educational technology such as collaboration tools, theories and models, legal issues, learning using social media and technology are covered. The book starts by providing an understanding of social media, technologies, and collaboration tools, and then addresses the skill sets needed by all educators who desire to use social media as part of their classroom and online and corporate instruction.

Reviews

Social media is playing a critical role in education. This book is a practical resource that can be very helpful. -- Gail Pletnick, AASA President, Arizona Superintendent of the Year
Kudos to you on a very timely, detailed and necessarypiece of work. I especially liked the chapters on collaboration and legal issues in using social media. The book gave me succinct examples and a roadmap for improving collaboration among all members of my own team. Every manager and educator needs to read this book and take every word to heart. -- Ken Carpenter, MD, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Staff Physician, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
This new book is truly leading edge stuff! Comes at the right time, as we all work to engage in new and exciting ways! Dan and Katie are tops when it comes to providing timely information in a compelling way! -- Thomas P. Jandris, PhD, senior vice president for innovation, dean, College of Graduate & Innovative Programs, Concordia University Chicago
The authors give excellent examples of education technology as well as practical uses of the technology tools with advantages and disadvantages. -- Dr. Pauline M. Sampson, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Superintendent Program at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX

Author Bio

Kathryn Wozniak is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Design and Technology at Concordia University Chicago. She is passionate about the design of digital learning experiences and environments for learners of all ages. She has published and presented on topics including learning technologies, social learning, meta-cognition, gamification and competence-based learning. In addition to her experience in higher education, Dr. Wozniak has extensive experience working with corporate and nonprofit clients. She teaches courses on human-computer interaction, multimedia design, and computer-supported collaborative learning. Daniel R. Tomal is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. He has published over 20 books (several with RLE) and over 200 articles studies and articles. He has testified before the United States Congress, has consulted for numerous schools and organizations, and teaches and consults in leadership and technology areas. He is a former school administrator, high school teacher, and corporate vice president. He has made guest appearances on many national and local television and radio shows such as CBS This Morning, NBC Cover to Cover, ABC, CBS This Morning, Les Brown, Joan Rivers, Chicago Talks, etc.