Social media's role in education How can social media and technology influence the way students learn and the way teachers teach? Kerri Miller hosted a live forum discussion with a Minnesota-based entrepreneur who is pioneering a social teaching project called Sophia, an internet platform that aims to enhance student learning both in and out of the classroom.9:06 a.m.
Newsmaker: Protests continue in Egypt Opposition groups in Egypt are continuing to call for the ouster of President Hosni Mubarek as the army tries to maintain order in the country.9:45 a.m.
Guests
Fouad Ajami: Director of the Middle East Studies program at Johns Hopkins University.
The return of the Jayhawks After more than a decade apart, the original members of the Jayhawks have reunited. They joined Midmorning to talk about what brought them back together, and what's to come. The band also performed several songs, including a new song that will be part of its upcoming album.10:06 a.m.
Guests
The Jayhawks: Gary Louris, Mark Olson, Marc Perlman, Tim O'Reagan, and Karen Grotberg.
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