Posts Tagged ‘Social Networks’

Social Networks for Academics Proliferate, Despite Some Doubts

As a medieval historian with some decidedly old-school habits, Guy Geltner wanted to expand his online presence, but he shuddered at the thought of “friending” or “Tweeting” to get other scholars’ attention. Then a colleague introduced him to Academia.edu, one of a growing number of networking sites designed specifically for scholars. The Chronicle of Higher […]

A Social Network Analysis Comparison of an Experienced and a Novice Instructor in Online Teaching

Abstract The most productive learning experience for students whether online or in face-to-face classes can often be the interaction among students and with an instructor. Online teaching and Social Network Analysis (SNA) offer the opportunity to examine intellectual social networking and strategies that promotes student interaction which can enhance learning. This study focuses on two […]

Underscoring the Social Nature of Classrooms by Examining the Amount of Virtual Talk across Online and Blended College Courses

Abstract Online communication forums allow students to collaborate and construct understandings of course material together, but little is known about students’ discussion participation across online and blended (hybrid) classroom environments. This study begins to address this research gap by examining students’ asynchronous discussions (number and length of “initial” and “subsequent” discussion posts) that took place […]

Army, Navy and National Guard first to venture onto Pinterest

Several U.S. military agencies have taken the first leaps to establish a presence on the rapidly-growing Pinterest social media website—but it can be difficult to tell apart the agencies’ official “pinboards” and “pins” on the site from those created by fans. Federal Computer WeekFull Article

Understanding personal learning networks: Their structure, content and the networking skills needed to optimally use them

Networking is a key skill in professional careers, supporting the individual’s growth and learning. However, little is known about how professionals intentionally manage the connections in their personal networks and which factors influence their decisions in connecting with others for the purpose of learning. In this article, we present a model of personal professional networking […]

Students as learning designers: Using social media to scaffold the experience

The ‘students as learning designers’ approach challenges transmission models of peda- gogy and requires teachers to relinquish some control to their students so that they might have the space to experiment and discover how to learn. This paper outlines the findings of two studies that allowed students to explore new ways of learning, where they […]

Survey reveals teens’ experiences on social networking sites

Many students have witnessed cyber bullying and seek advice from their friends, parentsSOURCE: eSchool NewsRead the Full Article

Distance Students’ Readiness for Social Media and Collaboration

In recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the use of social networking tools (e.g., Facebook) and social media in general, mainly for social, recreational, and entertainment purposes (Smith, Salaway, & Caruso, 2009). Many educators believe that these tools offer new educational affordances and avenues for students to interact with each other and […]

Social networking supporting learning

Internet is a social network. It links people, groups of people, organizations, information and applications made by people. When teaching and learning aims to take advantage of the Internet, activities that foster an understanding of the role and impact of social networks become crucial. Both research and hands-on experiments are needed to explore the possibilities […]

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