James Madison University professors are jumping onto the technological bandwagon, joining Web sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Xanga in an effort to better connect with and understand their students. Many students appreciate the extra effort put forth by professors to get to know them and feel that reading an instructor’s blog or profile helps them connect on a personal level. Read more at:
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