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Social Networking in Higher Education: Finding Value and Facing Obstacles || Holli Vah Seliskar, Kaplan University, Ohio, United States, HVahSeliskar@kaplan.edu || ‘Social Networking in Education: The Potential Benefits and Obstacles’ will focus on the implications of using social networking tools in the online classroom and beyond, including how social networks can build and sustain community in the online environment, allowing for the sharing of content and best practices, and fostering interactive, collaborative learning cohorts. After examining the implications of social networks in education, the discussion will then address the benefits of incorporating social networking tools for both students and faculty members alike. Lastly, potential obstacles institutions may face in an attempt to implement social networking tools in the classroom will be explored. || Paper Forum Paper Novice ||
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