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Learning Research Service Volunteer Engagement

This free seminar series, "Social Media," led by George Siemens and David Cormier (Integrated Communications), explores emerging technological and related research trends from the perspective of social and networked learning theory. Sessions include live interactive sessions and discussions with guest speakers and participants. All sessions are co-sponsored by and will be archived in the Education & Information Technology Library (EdITLib).

Social media and emerging technologies are gaining increased attention for use in education. The list of tools grows daily. Examples include blogs, wikis, Ning, podcasts, Facebook, Twitter, Second Life, cloud computing, surface computing, mobile learning, and so on.

"Social Media: Trends and Implications for Learning" explores the impact of new technologies, research, and related projects.

What does it all mean? Do long-term trends and change cycles exist in the constant change? What patterns are emerging?

And, perhaps most importantly, should academics and education leaders respond?

Finding coherence in the midst of rapid changes is increasingly difficult. This monthly session will create a forum for educators to gather, present, and discuss the future impact of today's trends.

Links for items discussed during the seminars can be found at http://delicious.com/