Hybrid Courses: Google+ for Mobile, Socially-Networked Student Learning Beyond the Classroom
Primary Presenter: Diane Sieber
Organization: University of Colorado Boulder
Role: Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science
Track: Research presentation
Topic: social media/mobile/recent research
Level: For Mere Mortals
Abstract: This session presents effective uses of Google+ for hybridizing courses, including support of student fieldwork assignments, Twitter-like engagement, real-time video interaction, private social network communications as well as wide-open MOOC experiences and timely classroom assessment techniques. Practical and ready-to-use suggestions are based on results from a Google Apps for Education study and have been tested in higher education classrooms.
Bio: Currently the Associate Dean for Education in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder, Dr. Sieber's primary research focus is IT and Education. Her particular interests are in social networks for improved learning and community-building, game theory and education, and mobile apps for education. She is a President's Teaching Scholar and winner of multiple teaching awards.
Description: Specific examples of assignments for catalyzing student engagement with course materials beyond the classroom will be offered, and a handout of ideas for using Google+ will be provided to attendees. The presenter will solicit ideas from the audience as well, and suggest ways in which Google+ or alternative social network tools might be deployed to achieve audience aims.
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The presentation will be shared to a public URL; this URL will be provided on the handout distributed at the conference.
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