About this ebook
This book provides an overview of social media technologies in the context of practical implementation for academics, guided by applied research findings, current best practices, and the author’s successful experiences with using social media in academic settings. It also provides academics with sensible and easy strategies for implementing a wide spectrum of social media and related technologies - such as blogs, wikis, Facebook, and various Google tools for professional, teaching, and research endeavours.
- No other book exists that assists academics in learning how to use social media to benefit their teaching and research
- The editor has an extensive background in social media teaching, consulting, research, and everyday use
- All the contributors come to the book with a common goal, from various expertise areas and perspectives
About the author
Diane Rasmussen Neal is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at The University of Western Ontario, and holds the permanent title of Visiting Scholar at the University of Sydney, Australia. She has worked as a systems librarian as well as a corporate information technology professional, and has trained students and working professionals in the effective use of Web 2.0 technologies since 2007. Diane is an active member of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).
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