Social Media in Higher Education: Case Studies, Reflections and Analysis

doi:10.11647/obp.0162

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0162

License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Copyright

Chris Rowell

Published On

2019-06-30

ISBN

Paperback978-1-78374-668-2

Hardback978-1-78374-669-9

PDF978-1-78374-670-5

HTML978-1-80064-580-6

XML978-1-78374-673-6

EPUB978-1-78374-671-2

MOBI978-1-78374-672-9

Language

English

Print Length

302 pages (xx+282)

Dimensions

Paperback156 x 21 x 234 mm(6.14" x 0.83" x 9.21")

Hardback156 x 24 x 234 mm(6.14" x 0.94" x 9.21")

Weight

Paperback1271g (44.83oz)

Hardback1661g (58.59oz)

Media

Illustrations43

Tables25

OCLC Number

1110002674

LCCN

2019452881

BIC

BISAC

EDU000000
EDU015000
COM060140

LCC

LB2395.7

Keywords

social media
Higher Education
university
student learning
enhance teaching and learning
digital communication
Twitter

Social Media in Higher Education

Case Studies, Reflections and Analysis

Chris Rowell (editor)

How does social media affect working life in Higher Education? How are universities harnessing its power to aid student learning? This innovative collection brings together academics and those working in professional services to examine these questions and more. The diverse and expert contributors analyse the many ways social media can be used to enhance teaching and learning, research, professional practice, leadership, networking and career development. The impact of social media is evaluated critically, with an eye both to the benefits and the problems of using these new forms of digital communication.

This is the first volume to give such detailed attention to this area of high interest. Its innovative approach extends to its creation, with contributors found via their presence on Twitter. The short and impactful chapters are accessible while retaining an academic focus through their application of relevant learning theory and educational context.

Social Media and Higher Education is essential reading for any professional working in higher education, including lecturers teaching education courses. It is also significant for researchers looking at more recent developments in higher education and what it means to work in a modern higher education environment.

Endorsements

An experiment in form and content, its aim is to be a guide and map of some of the opportunities to develop more open and networked practices while navigating the potential downsides of social media, including perceived loss of privacy and amplification of disadvantage and abuse. It is an excellent and accessible starting point for, as well as route to, a deeper understanding and a more sophisticated use of social media.

Prof. Shân Wareing

Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), London South Bank University

Reviews

'Social Media in Higher Education: Case Studies, Reflections and Analysis' helps to scaffold different learners from #beginner to #advanced and even facilitates learning by doing through the use of podcasts and case studies. In addition, it not only provides a unique insight into the evolution of social media but also encourages readers to reflect on the increasingly blurred lines of public and private digital realms.

Jo Doyle

"Chris Rowell (ed.), Social Media in Higher Education: Case Studies, Reflections and Analysis". Australian Journal of Education (0004-9441), vol. 64, no. 1, 2020. doi:10.1177/0004944119900044

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