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Facebook pages for college classes? Students say yes, please

February 27, 2012February 24, 2012 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

When offered a smorgasbord of social media choices, college students have continually chosen Facebook as the best social site for class collaboration. And the reason is simple: Students…

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For colleges, social media no longer optional

October 12, 2011October 12, 2011 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

There won’t be big gains in the number of campuses using social media next year, according to two researchers who say every college and university they studied has…

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College students can’t go long without checking their smartphones, laptops

June 9, 2011June 7, 2011 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

The Facebook tidbits, the Twitter updates, the eMails and instant messages and Craigslist postings – they’re all so tempting. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) student Sarah Barnes says…

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Social media in higher ed: Friend or foe?

May 17, 2011May 13, 2011 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Facebook and studying can be an academically toxic combination, lowering grades by up to 20 percent. This is just part of an infographic that has gone viral on…

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How many hours do students spend texting every day?

April 19, 2011April 15, 2011 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Sending and receiving rapid-fire text messages may be college students’ favorite pastime, as new research from a small Pennsylvania university says the typical student spends three hours every…

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