The document discusses using web-based tools and open educational resources to enhance communities of practice in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). It highlights the history of Academic Commons, founded in 2004, and its role in promoting liberal education through technology. The document encourages participation and interaction through various online platforms and contributions.

1. Using the Next Generation of Web-based Tools and Open Educational Resources to Support Communities of Practice in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

2. Overview of Web 2.0 Tools RSS Wiki Tagging Blogging Social media (e.g. podcasting/youtube) Online community (e.g. myspace, facebook)

4. http://academiccommons.org

5. History Founded in 2004 Funded by Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts at Wabash College and NERCOMP 750 members

8. What does Academic Commons have to do with SOTL? Liberal Education Technology SOTL

9. Vignettes

10. “Making visible the invisible hand of liberal education.”

11. How might technology as a force within our culture change what we think is required of a liberally educated student?

12. How to participate and interact?

13. Join!

14. Read via RSS

15. Contribute Links

16. Contribute Original Materials Essay Review Profile Interview Showcase

17. Use our WIKI

18. tag

19. More Information… Slides are at http://slideshare.net/mroy/academic-commons-sotl Michael Roy [email_address]