Session Information
NAGC 58th Annual Convention & Exhibition
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How and Why to Use Social Networks in Your Classroom
Track
:
Computers and Technology
Program Code:
810
Date:
Friday, November 4, 2011
Time:
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
EST
Room:
Grand Salon Section: 19
CO-PRESENTER
(S):
Elizabeth Fogarty, Assistant Professor, East Carolina University
Brian Housand, Assistant Professor, East Carolina University
NAGCFACULTY
(S):
Elizabeth Fogarty, Assistant Professor, East Carolina University
Brian Housand, Assistant Professor, East Carolina University
Description
Friend me! With over 500 million users, Facebook has irrevocably altered the way that we interact with one another, but what are the educational implications? How can social networks be utilized to increase gifted students' interactions in meaningful ways? This session explores how to use free tools like Edmodo, Shelfari, and yes, even Facebook to deliver content and instruction and to support the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented students 24/7. This is one session that makes you want to click the LIKE button.
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