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A blog by Dr. Diaz Ruiz
Putting the “Social” back to Social Learning
Social learning does not happen by chance. Learning designers must purposefully make it part of the class by making group projects meaningful social experiences.
Open Education: When “open” really means “freemium”
Open Education reflected the ideals of the Early Internet regarding the inherent freedom of knowledge. To protect it, we must ensure Open Education means open not freemium.
Digital Literacies in Academia: On the risks of developing a public persona online
Academic theories are a new flashpoint of culture wars
How do digital platforms profit from disinformation: Research Summary
Online platforms get to keep the advertising revenue even if it funds disinformation.
How Disinformation Spreads in Echo Chambers on Social Media: Research Summary
Social media’s content can be funny, shocking, or emotional. What it does not have to be is true.