Social Networking Symposium - April 10, 2008 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thank you for attending!
Speaker
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Patricia Kahn
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PhD
Director of Technology Training and Integration, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey |
Dr. Kahn has been employed at Montclair for seven years supporting faculty and providing leadership in developing a community around teaching and learning using technology. Through her direction, faculty explore innovative teaching methodologies that promote a learning environment that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and exploration that is responsive to a diverse community of learners. Dr. Kahn's research focuses on learning styles and instructional design. Apart from professional and educational activities, she enjoys spending time with her family. |
Social Learning Using Cell Phone Technology
01:30 - 02:20 PM | Distance Education, Room LL02
This presentation will describe how faculty at Montclair State University foster social learning using mobile technology. Social learning enhances knowledge when students create learning environments by making connections among their peers and community. Educators struggle to develop innovative teaching strategies to meet the expectations of digital natives who are accustomed to this social environment.