Wikis, Twitter, blogs, and virtual worlds have all grown quickly, fundamentally altering the nature of education. These new media can help students become a part of a learning community by enabling them to produce, personalise, and share content online through widely available networks. In the book Using Social Media Effectively in the Classroom, educators are shown how to: use social media to help students find solutions to challenges within user-centered Web 2.0 technologies, foster a strong feeling of community. This book presents research-based, jargon-free, practical examples of what works, what doesn't, and why when it comes to social media, moving beyond basic explanations of technology and how to use them. Contributors outline creative methods for integrating social media into educational environments, which are arranged in accordance with the methodical process of instructional design.