Books by Giovanna Follo

Makes use of video, Wikipedia, Edmodo, TED talks, Netflix, and other visual tools to engage students' interest in sociology. The media excerpts bring sociology to life. They demonstrate that sociological principles and perspectives can be used to move beyond the superficial and observe society in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Get Flipped: Using Learning Technology to Engage Student Learning gives instructors ideas about general apps, forms of technology, and technological resources they can use to create assignments that get students excited about what they are learning.The book introduces ways to use video logging as a writing tool. It explains how to use popular sites and apps, such as Pinterest and Instagram, as tools for viewing a community, and examines how Myfitnesspal can be used to explore intersectionality in the social sciences. Each exercise has been developed to enhance critical thinking, information selection, and concept application. In addition, the book features three expanded assignments from special contributors which can be used in more involved projects.In a world where technology is an increasingly important aspect of life and education, the applications and activities will resonate with educators and students alike. All ideas and exercises can easily be adapted to different disciplines, topics, and levels. Get Flipped is an excellent resource for any teacher who wants to implement the most current technology to foster student engagement.Giovanna Follo holds a Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Detroit and is an assistant professor of sociology at Wright State University, Lake Campus. She is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students to view the world through a sociological lens and become active thinkers and agents of social awareness. Her current research focuses on popular culture, gender, and women - particularly in martial arts.