10 Ways Universities Share Information Using Social Media
Social media approaches for universities. Nothing earth-shattering here, but includes real examples for each of the ideas listed
Social Networking: Learning Theory in Action
Exploring how social networking applications could be used to create a more social constructivist learning environment to support collaboration, creativity, and networking. (The author calls it "social learning theory" and contrasts it with "objectivist" learning, but never uses the phrase "social constructivism." Still, it seems like that's what she's describing.)
Students tell universities: Get out of MySpace! | Students | EducationGuardian.co.uk
Online spaces are blurring, as universities that podcast and text their students have shown. The Jisc project manager, Lawrie Phipps, explains how the battle lines are being drawn: "Students really do want to keep their lives separate. They don't want to be always available to their lecturers or bombarded with academic information."
Hal Meeks Made it Up: Audio From DE Presentation 07
Scholar360 - Learner Management System and Integrated Peer Network
The Scholar360 Network Learning Environment integrates the best features of a learning management system with the best features of a social network. Instructors can teach online courses, dialog with students via discussion boards and blogs, manage automated tests, lessons and grading. Students can share files, build an eportfolio, blog, build a peer and mentor network.