Marianne Lee's List: socialeducation

• fundraising
• helping former students stay connected

• yields a range of replies, from shortened URLs containing answers to the question to more intelligent responses.
• 65% of Twitter users are under the age of 25
• all stated that they used Facebook regularly and a third used some other form of social networking sites.
• Peer support became a key feature of this student network, with activity rising just prior to assessment deadlines or during revision for exams.
• emergence of personal learning networks.
• frequently used the service to arrange social meetings in cafes, for lunch between classes or evening social events.

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• iTunes U is the latest effort to make the University’s world-class learning more accessible through strategic relationships with organizations that provide expertise in content delivery.

   

  Harvard on iTunes U distributes free, downloadable material, created by a wide range of Harvard’s Schools and professors. Harvard offers users more options to stay connected to their interests at the University, while enhancing opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. iTunes U offers free educational content, including lectures, lab demonstrations, and campus tours, all available for download in the same way that individuals access music and movies using iTunes.
• To access Harvard on iTunes U, start at http://itunes.harvard.edu/.

• encourage students to connect more with friends and professors through location-based game play, as well as to inspire campus visitors to explore the grounds and uncover tips or share to-dos.
• If you think about it, tapping into the hyper-local university scene is brilliant. Think about freshman still trying to acclimate to a new campus. They can use the app and game to uncover the university hot spots, find the best social gatherings (maybe even a great kegger), bond with their peers and actually learn a thing or two about social media in real-life context. We think it’s genius.