2007 - Forum 3 - Using social software tools to enhance distance education Using social software tools to enhance distance education New applications are changing the Internet from a distribution network to a multi-mode communications and collaboration platform. Such tools, generically known as social software or Web 2.0, combine multi-media content and communications with intelligent agents to filter, prioritize, and coordinate individual and group interactions. They allow learners to build personal learning environ ments and more actively shape their learning. This forum brings together two distinguished distance educators to demonstrate and explore insights from their educational applications using social software tools. The session will offer theoretical rationale, research, and prac ti cal experience using these tools to enhance distance learning. (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)