Socializing the Classroom: Social Networks and Online Learning

By Susan B. Barnes

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739188232
• ISBN13: 9780739188231
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 209 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"