<div> New technologies are transforming the way students work. <i>The Plugged in Professor</i> provides a timely resource for using social media and other new technologies to help college students meet both general and discipline-specific objectives. The book covers techniques built around well-known social networking technologies, as well as other technologies, such as mobile phone and tablet apps. With a practical focus and reader-friendly format, it shows educators how to apply techniques in each technology, and includes clear student learning objectives, step-by-step directions, observations and advice, and supplemental readings and resources. Twenty-five chapters by leading contributors cover key aspects of new technologies in education, in four parts: Writing, research and information fluency; Communication and collaboration; Critical thinking and creativity; and Integrative learning.</div>