We often blame technology and social media for distraction, lack of social skills, etc. Is it possible, however, to leverage the power of social media to facilitate learning communities outside of the classroom? In this presentation, Stephen Baldridge looks at the literature behind this and details ongoing research conducted on campus about utilizing Twitter to build community and increase healthy academic behaviors with students.
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