Technology and Civic Engagement in the College Classroom Engaging th

Technology and Civic Engagment in the College Clasroom is a theoretical and empirical examination of ways to foster civic engagement in Millennials. Each chapter contributes to understanding how both traditional and more innovative pedagogical tools can i

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Technology and Civic Engagement in the College Classroom

Technology and Civic Engagement in the College Classroom Engaging the Unengaged

Edited by

Suzanne M. Chod, William J. Muck, and Stephen M. Caliendo

TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM

Copyright © Suzanne M. Chod, William J. Muck, and Stephen M. Caliendo, 2015. Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2015 978-1-137-53855-0 All rights reserved. First published in 2015 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN® in the United States—a division of St. Martin’s Press LLC, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Where this book is distributed in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, this is by Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited, registered in England, company number 785998, of Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS. Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and representatives throughout the world. Palgrave® and Macmillan® are registered trademarks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries.

ISBN 978-1-349-57369-1 ISBN 978-1-137-50451-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-137-50451-7 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Technology and civic engagement in the college classroom : engaging the unengaged / edited by Suzanne M. Chod, William J. Muck, Stephen M. Caliendo. pages cm Summary: “Technology and Civic Engagment in the College Clasroom is a theoretical and empirical examination of ways to foster civic engagement in Millennials. Each chapter contributes to understanding how both traditional and more innovative pedagogical tools can increase students’ political interest and efficacy”—Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references. 1. Civics—Study and teaching (Higher)—United States. 2. Social media—Political aspects—United States. 3. Service learning—United States. 4. Blended learning—United States. I. Chod, Suzanne M., editor of compilation. II. Muck, William J., editor of compilation. III. Caliendo, Stephen M., 1971– editor of compilation. LC1091.T45 2015 320.4071173—dc23 A catalogue record of the book is available from the British Library. Design by Newgen Knowledge Works (P) Ltd., Chennai, India. First edition: October 2015 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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To those who never forget why we do what we do and the difference we can make —Suzanne M. Chod To my loving family, who always reminds me of what is truly important in life —William J. Muck For my many mentors, whose dedication to fostering engagement has, in turn, benefited my students and their communities —Stephen M. Caliendo

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Introduction Suzanne M. Chod and William J. Muck

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1 Taking College-Level Political Science Courses and Civic Activity Kenneth W. Moffett and Laurie L. Rice

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2 Civic and Political Engagement Outcomes in Online and Face-to-Face Courses Tanya Buhler Corbin and Allison K. Wisecup

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3 Rethinking the Way We Communicate about Politics with Millennials Hillary C. Shulman

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4 Social Networking as