Social Media Tools for Learning

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.

Social media is playing a critical role in education. This book is a practical resource that can be very helpful.

• AcknowledgmentsForeword PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Social Learning in the Digital AgeChapter 2: Social Learning Theories and ModelsChapter 3: Social Media Tools and LearningChapter 4: Collaboration Tools and LearningChapter 5: Legal Issues Impacting Social MediaChapter 6: Evaluation and Moving ForwardAppendixes A. Social Media and Technology TrademarksB. Common Social Media and Technology ResourcesC. What is Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule?D. Create Accessible Video and Social MediaE. General Social Media Accessibility TipsIndexAbout the Authors