A Kaleidoscope of Learning: Improving Student Engagement through Social Innovation

Abstract

The nature and face of the educational landscape continues to change, and one of the ongoing challenges remains?how to best integrate social technologies as a tool for engaging learners in meaningful ways. Additionally, with a growing population of Generation X and Y students, the traditional forms of learning in the classroom have taken a backseat to the more engaging means of online, community, and "social learning." This chapter will discuss the emergence of social learning and will provide a list of innovative tools that can be used to improve student engagement, enhance instructional strategies, and encourage new learning heading into the future.