Emerging Technologies

The document discusses how technology can enhance teaching and learning through social, networking, and collaborative connections. It advocates for the use of technologies that improve literacy, student success, engagement and active learning. Specific examples of social technologies like Facebook and Ning are provided that help create communities and connect students and faculty. Networking and collaborative technologies are also discussed that allow sharing of resources and working in groups. The goal is to use transparent technologies to better integrate teaching, learning and life.