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Will 'Publish or Perish' Become 'Clicks or Canned'? The Rise of Academic Social Networks

Edsurge

Scholars want peers to find—and cite—their research, and these days that increasingly happens on social media. Among the most widely-villified are ResearchGate and Academia.edu , which is evident by griping on social media and elsewhere.) “The The old adage ‘publish or perish’ could soon go digital as ‘clicks or canned.’

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Inspire to learn

Learning with 'e's

Universities are replete with lecture capture tools, interactive media, web based content and personal response technologies; students arrive equipped with social media and mobile devices; technology supported distance education has been long established; universities are experimenting with flipped classrooms, gaming and MOOCs.

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Open or shut?

Learning with 'e's

Bloggers argue that far from diluting scholarly success, online writing can be a serious tool for academic practice." Additionally, the potential of social media to amplify content and expand reach exponentially should also be acknowledged. These are clear benefits that any academic who has blogged for a while will attest to.

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10 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In the digital age, this also means being proficient in using online tools for collaboration, such as cloud-based document sharing, video conferencing , and collaborative project management software. This involves understanding the ethical implications of actions, especially when using digital tools and platforms. 6, eds Burke C.

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Cultural hegemony and disruption

Learning with 'e's

I emphasise here the power of participatory media to promote democracy and to a strengthening of the influence of the voice of the people. The current exponential adoption of social media has huge implications for the system of education, itself a key component of cultural hegemony. Governments can also be disrupted.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” “In an effort help educators make smart choices amid the deluge of ed-tech tools marketed to them, ISTE has partnered with a private company to create an online hub for teachers to review and post information on the quality of those products,” says EdWeek’s Market Brief. .’ “FTSE giant RELX plots £100m?

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” From the press release : “ Jisc Collections and Elsevier Sign Landmark UK Agreement, Securing Access to Research Publications and Initiating Open Science Collaboration.” ” “ Social media causes some users to rethink their views on an issue,” says Pew Research Center.