This document discusses tools and strategies for teaching social media skills in the classroom. It focuses on using social media to provide a flexible, engaging learning experience that builds community. The document outlines workshops, online learning materials, and activities. It also discusses the technical aspects of setting up the social classroom online and some changes being made, such as removing forums and podcast assignments. Contact information is provided for the instructor, Kate Davis.

1. the social classroom tools and tips for teaching future social media practitioners

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3. About the unit

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5. learning outcomes

6. provide flexibility build community maximise engagement encourage play blend experience drivers to innovate

7. workshops online learning materials online learning activities approach to teaching and learning

10. cc image courtesy Jkonig at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jkonig/904404446/ Building The social classroom under the hood

12. the technicalitiesslideshare.net/katiedavis/socialise-your-website

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15. what i’m changing technology: no forums issues with embeds – more plug-ins required! issues with display of avatar on user site comments – doesn’t seem to be a fix faculty-hosted learning design: no PLNs scrap podcast assignment reduce number of required activities

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17. contact kate k3.davis@qut.edu.au | email @katiedatwork| twitter davis.kate| skype virtuallyalibrarian.com| blog diigo.com/user/katiedavis| bookmarks www.slideshare.net/katiedavis| slides @qutisg | information studies group twitter coming soon katedavis.info| publications and research