Is your university on Facebook? You’d be surprised… conversation doesn’t only happen in the online student lounge and on the discussion boards. “Like” your school on Facebook and contribute to the discussions on the wall and in the discussion areas.
It’s a great way to network with your peers outside of the classroom!
A recent Wall Street Journal article got me wondering whether employers should be allowed to fire employees for perfectly…
Our very own J. Mason interviewed me to get my opinion on Social Media and it’s uses in Education… what do you think?
I’ve been doing some research on corporate social media policies and it inspired me to write a little post because, honestly, these companies that have robust policies for social media use know what they’re talking about, and some of what these policies outline should be adopted and used in both your personal life and your academic life.
Staying engaged (especially being a “non-traditional student” in an online world) is paramount to your success as an online student. Don’t just count on the discussion boards your university provides for you, make your conversation spill over into Twitter and Facebook, and onto blogs and forums. Get others involved. You would be surprised at what you’ll learn by simply sharing your opinion and engaging socially; not just scholastically.
We’ve been barraged by warnings about privacy in social media since its early days… but increasingly lately, stories are…