<P>In this 30-minute interview Dr. Rick Sheridan - a longtime university professor and author of the book - <I>Social Media in the Classroom</I> helps teachers understand why using social media in the classroom is so important and the effective ways to use it. <P><B>Topics include:</B><UL><LI> Why is social media use in the classroom so valuable for both teachers and students?</LI><LI> Ways to promote cultural understanding.</LI><LI> Developing an online portfolio.</LI><LI> What can students and teachers do to protect their privacy online?</LI><LI> Learn about some of Google's many features besides the search engine.</LI><LI> Getting shy students to participate.</LI><LI> How to evaluate students on their social media experiences and much more.</UL></LI><P>Dr. Rick Sheridan is a professor of Mass Media Communications at Wilberforce University in Ohio. Dr. Sheridan has also taught at California State University - Sacramento and Butte College. He has a master's degree in Media Arts and has received awards for both his teaching and his web design.<P>©2014 Dr. Rick Sheridan (P)2014 Dr. Rick Sheridan