Dr. Sarah LaDow, Purdue University North Central visiting assistant professor of English Composition, has had her submission approved for presentation by the Pacific Modern Language Association Conference.
Her paper, "Hanging-Out with Google: Collaborative Tools for Online Teaching" explores the use and potential of Google+ tools and Blackboard 9.1 tools for online community building and collaboration.
The Pacific Modern Language Association is dedicated to the advancement and sharing of knowledge of ancient and modern languages and literatures. The association brings together individuals who are teaching or conducting research in a diverse range of literary, linguistic, and cultural interests, both ancient and modern, in the United States and abroad. Members include faculty and students in language and literature departments in colleges and universities, as well as interdisciplinary scholars from other disciplines and independent scholars.
At PNC LaDow teaches classes in Technical Writing, Business Writing, Digital Publishing, Advanced Composition, Academic Research Writing and Inquiry and Analysis.