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Media Literacy

Media Literacy: The Facts

Information overload

Increasing the effectiveness of the social media strategy, implementing video channels and exploring open source models for e-learning tools will further the university’s academic mission. Authors: Adam Behsudi, Laura Greenback, Brian Krist, Jackie Turner.

Wireless & Cloud Computing Technologies

Laptop in the clouds

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The important of a robust, secure, and reliable wireless network cannot be understated in this new educational environment. Wireless and cloud computing are a necessary foundation to most other use of technology in university education, at least in the immediate future. Authors: JoAnne Allen, Michael Flynn, Melanie Kramer, Laura Rush.

Data Visualization

Information versus Confusion

Data visualization is an emerging technology in academia that is expected to continue to grow over the next few years, and its use in the classroom has implications on learning and students’ lives after college. Authors: LaToya Egwuekwe, Meredith Hooker, Lottie Joiner, Cameron Nordholm.

      Developing Effective Hybrid Curricula

      Emory University Classroom

      Hybrid curriculum combine face-to-face classroom instruction with online classes. Gaming, simulation, and teleconferencing are tools a hybrid curriculum can transform the classroom and learning experience. Authors: Brenda Box, Esther Imende, Beth Liu, Stephen Weigand.

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