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 * Jung, I. (2001) Building a theoretical framework of web-based instruction in the context of distance education. Br J Ed Tech 32(5): 525-534. []
 * good basis for building theoretical framework for a scholarly paper


 * Jung, I., Choi, S., Lim, C., Leem, J. (2001) Effects of Different Types of Interaction on Learning Achievement, Satisfaction and Participation in Web-Based Instruction. Innovations in Education and Teaching International 39 (2): 153-162. []
 * more relevant to online courses but can be adapted


 * Walsh, K (2009) Reasons why educators need to embrace internet technologies [] Blog post listing top 5 reasons to use internet tech
 * professional development
 * power to engage students
 * using tools familiar to students
 * internet tech will become increasingly intrusive & ubiquitous
 * provide students with familiarity and experience to better equip them for the workforce


 * Yammerblog (2011)Engaged Community is a Healthy Community - Best Practices in Internal Social Networking []


 * Quan-Haase, A., Young, A.L. (2010) Uses and Gratifications of Social Media: A Comparison of Facebook and Instant Messaging. Bull Science Technology Society 30:350-361 []


 * Kop, R. (2010) Using Social Media that Creates a place that Supports Communications. Emerging Technologies in Distance Education. Edited by George Veletsianos. Athabasca Univerity Press. []


 * H ung, H.-T. Yuen, S.C. (2010**)** Educational use of social networking technology in higher education. Teaching in Higher Education. 15(6): 703-714
 * Jackson, C. (2011) Your Students Love Social Media ... and So Can You. Teaching Tolerance 39: []
 * Roscorla, T. (2011) 4 universities use social networks to engage community. []


 * Howard, J. (2011). Social Media Lure Academics Frustrated by Journals. The Chronicle of Higher Education 57 (25) [] news article aimed at academics who wanted fast-turn around for their publications.
 * 1) social media speeds up the rate of dissemination of their work, without having to wait until it is published by a journal
 * 2) the actual report that the news article is based on can be found in []