E-Learning and Social Media

A volume in International Advances in Education:Global Initiatives for Equity and Social Justice. Volume 10 E-learning & Social Media: Education and Citizenship for the Digital 21st Century addresses the use of technology in: developing and expanding educational delivery systems to reach rural populations providing access to equitable education opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized populations and encouraging student civic engagement. The volume evaluates e-learning programs (distributed through the Internet via satellite and hosted on social media) that promote equitable education for disadvantaged populations; examines the challenges and benefits of social media on student self-identity collaboration and academic engagement; shares promising practices associated with technology in education and e-citizenship in the 21st century and advances the discussion on blending global citizenship education and social media that raises student awareness accountability and social justice involvement.