Abstract
As social media tools and practices have evolved into being a part of the fabric of scholarship and higher education, the opportunities and benefits to faculty of creating and maintaining an online presence have increased. The resources below explore the ways in which academics can use their online personas to cultivate more and better relationships, further their teaching and research, and remain current with relevant technologies.
The "7 Things You Should Read About..." series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides a concise set of resources on emerging learning technologies meant to provide a quick understanding on the topic. You may find other ELI resources useful in addressing teaching, learning, and technology issues at your institution. To learn more, please visit the ELI publications page.