Social Media

I will be teaching an online History of Documentary course this summer. It is the first time I've taught an online course and want to make sure to be able to use the technology appropriately to engage students and spur online discussions. For example, in the traditional classroom, one can...

There are some key differences between a human heart and an artichoke heart. Literature PhD candidate Kirstyn Leuner wants to be clear about that. However, word frequency analysis tools may enhance learning when combined with contextual reading. “It’s a really good sign, as a teacher, when you’re excited about reading...

Just as a recap: I am teaching my visual art students how to use digital storytelling in order to 1) learn how to use narrative as a form of persuasion 2) how language is not “fixed” but always interacting with other media—sound and visuals 3) to have them discover a...

Assistant Professor of Psychology Eliana Colunga talked about the ways she integrated various discussion platforms into her courses to encourage student participation during her Teaching with Technology presentation. Through her discussion, Dr. Colunga highlighted the importance of student discussion as it provides the foundation for understanding the course material. The...

Our very own Mark Gammon, ASSETT DATC, is featured in a podcast on the EDUCAUSE site, "Social Media in the Classroom - One Size Does Not Fit All." The podcast is a follow up to Mark's presentations at August's COLTT conference. If you're interested in learning more about social media,...