Online Learning Communities

How have new social networking applications transformed the online educational environment? This group seeks to explore how new applications (blogs, wikis, virtual environments, etc.) affect student learning and satisfaction, the role of faculty, access to educational opportunities, and the formation of non-traditional communication networks.


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This track is chaired by:

University of Texas TeleCampus LogoMichael Anderson - Login to see Biography
Assistant Director
Course Development and Technology
The University of Texas System
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University of Texas at San Antonio LogoPatricia Mcgee - Login to see Biography
Instructional Technology Faculty Member and Coordinator
University of Texas at San Antonio

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Online Conference

March 13th, 2008 pmcgee
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As warm up for the Symposium in Carefee, AZ, May 7-9, we are holding an online workshop beginning March 26, see http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/emgtech_robust_social_connect.asp

Social Networking Battle - Good For Education

October 31st, 2007 Keith Bourne
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When I approach social networking applications, I like to split out what you can do on your own site from what you can do through other social networking sites like facebook.

What is the Role of Authority in Online (Informal) Learning Communities?

October 14th, 2007 manderson
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Do social networking tools diminish the role of faculty and other authoritative sources in learning?

Helpful resource for Second Life Presentations

October 11th, 2007 Keith Bourne
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Kathleen Ives, Events Producer for Sloan-C, pointed me to this helpful resource that may help provide some references for presentations that are pertaining to the popular Second Life virtual world.

Movable Life

October 9th, 2007 Keith Bourne
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I've seen some discussions about Movable Life on the different listservs I subscribe to.

Legal issues with MUVEs

September 29th, 2007 Keith Bourne
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I've come across many stories lately in the press concerning the legal issues with MUVEs, mainly Second Life. What legal issues should we be concerned with? Can we make attending sessions in the MUVE required? Does it matter if it is explicitly stated in the course description? Do different states have different regulations concerning this? Those are just some examples of legal issues that I would like to learn more about.

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