Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-197) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- What are social media? -- Self-identity and awareness / with Lyle Wetsch and Neil Hair -- Space versus place / with Christopher Egert -- Structure of networking communities / with Stephen Jacobs -- Awareness and notification / with Christopher Egert -- Second life and social presence / with Neil Hair and Lyle Wetsch -- Ethical issues in virtual worlds -- Social norms -- Trust online -- Remix culture -- Social capital : the goal of social networking -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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