1. From a Tweet to a Blog, to a Podcast, to a Book

This book explores the impact of social media on higher education institutions, as analysed from a plethora of different professional perspectives. Rowell underlines the diverse backgrounds of the contributors to the book – some accustomed to writing for journals, others in more contemporary styles, that is, for blog posts and tweets. He then discusses the changing dynamics with regard to technology and higher education, remarking that HE institutions are having to adapt by incorporating a variety of digital equipment, resources and software into their tuition. Likewise, HE staff are also expected to engage with virtual learning environments, electronic forms of assessment and digital modes of communication.

Contributors

Chris Rowell

(author)

Academic Developer in Digital Enhanced Learning at London South Bank University

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4501-7522

Chris Rowell is an Academic Developer in Digital Enhanced Learning at London South Bank University. Previously he was Learning Technology Manager at Regent's University in London, a Lecturer in Economics (1990-2005) and a Lecturer in Education (2005-2010) at the University Centre Croydon. Currently he is studying for a doctorate in Education at the Institute of Education, UCL. His research interests are all to do with learning technology, more specifically the use and evaluation of social media by staff and students in Higher Education. He is also editor of the Association for Learning Technology's (ALT) blog. He lives in Camberwell, London and is interested in things to do with cycling, photography, travel, politics and London. You can find him on Twitter @chri5rowell and blogging at https://totallyrewired.wordpress.com/