<span><span><span style="font-style:italic;">Socializing the Classroom: Social Networks and Online Learning</span><span>, by Susan B. Barnes, examines how social media can be used in education through two research grants and real-world applications. Barnes analyzes social media including Facebook, Courseware, and Second Life, while providing a theoretical foundation for examining social software.A new generation of students is surrounded by digital technologies, leading scholars and teachers to consider virtual worlds to engage students.</span></span><br /></span>