Potential of social networking sites for distance education student engagement

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 (150) ◽  
pp. 67-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Lester ◽  
Michael Perini
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Education Student

scholarly journals The Effects of Social Networking Sites in Distance Learning on Learners’ Academic Achievements

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Büşra Özmen ◽  
Bünyamin Atıcı
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Learning Management

Abstract The general aim of this study is to determine the effects of learning management systems supported by social networking sites on learners’ academic achievements in distance education. The study group consisted of 75 undergraduate students from a state university in eastern Turkey. The data for the study, in which an experimental research design was used, were collected through an achievement test, which consisted of 40 multiple-choice questions. Within the scope of the research, a learning management system and a social networking site were utilized in a distance education course. As a result of the research, it was seen that social network supported distance learning activities created a more positive effect on the achievements of the learners than the distance learning activities. Also, it was determined that social network supported distance education activities were more effective in the acquisition of behaviours at the knowledge level of the cognitive domain than activities in other groups; however, the groups were not different from each other in relation to the acquisition of behaviours at the comprehension level of the cognitive domain. In this context, it was concluded that the learning management systems used in distance education should be supported by social networking sites to increase the academic achievement of learners.

Exploring Facebook (FB) as an Online Tutorial Complement in Distance Education

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 60-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adhi Susilo ◽  
David Kaufman
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Domestic Workers ◽  
Virtual Ethnography ◽  
Online Tutorial ◽  
Educational Perspective

Facebook (FB) has become the “communication portal” for social networking, which has rapidly transformed the way people communicate and stay connected. From an educational perspective, social networking sites have received ambiguous reviews. The authors explore FB use at an Asian distance university by ten domestic workers as students in an English course, as well as lecturer engagement with students in that course. Drawing on virtual ethnography and online qualitative interviews, this study relies on qualitative data that shows there are potential positive benefits to using FB for teaching and learning, particularly for the development of educational micro-communities. However, certain challenges need to be managed and are discussed.

Technological Review of Higher Education Student Engagement Enhancement Using the Facebook Social Networking Site (SNS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 270
Author(s):  
Steven John Northam
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Education Student ◽  
Generation Z

Can the use of social networking sites, such as Facebook, help engage with the ‘hard to reach’ students within the Higher Education learning environment? The vast majority of Generation Z students are actively engaged with social networking on a daily basis. This suggests the idea, from a pedagogical stance, that social networking may be an effective tool for engaging with students, given its evident widespread use. Considering the use of Facebook presents a range of advantages and challenges in its integration into the classroom and wider student learning experience. The adoption of Facebook is largely positive, if conducted with careful consideration of a range of underlying concepts. This piece presents the author’s views, following a variety of research he has undertaken since 2012 into the use of social networking within the learning environment.   

scholarly journals Learners’ views regarding the use of social networking sites in distance learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Büşra Özmen ◽  
Bünyamin Atıcı
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Education In Turkey

<p>In this study, it was aimed to examine the use of learning management systems supported by social networking sites in distance education and to determine the views of learners regarding these platforms. The study group of this study, which uses a qualitative research approach, consists of 15 undergraduate students who resumed their education in Turkey. The data were gathered via a semi-structured interview form which consists of open-ended questions. Content analysis was used in the analysis of the data. According to the results of the study, it has been revealed within the scope of the course that the students have positive attitudes towards the use of social networking sites and distance education applications and these applications have positively affected the quality of communication between instructors and students. Furthermore, it was seen that the students made comments relating to the interesting aspects of the applications and the difference between distance education and face-to-face learning.</p>

scholarly journals Social networking sites and learning in international relations: The impact of platforms

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josh Pallas ◽  
Joakim Eidenfalk ◽  
Susan Engel
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Enhanced Learning

This article reports on a pilot undergraduate subject that incorporated a range of technology-enhanced learning approaches including online lectures, an online site for in and out of class communications, and strong encouragement for students to blog and use Twitter. This paper evaluates student engagement through the social networking sites (SNS), focusing on the online communication and content platform. We examine whether changing from an educationally oriented SNS platform to Facebook impacted on student engagement and feedback. To achieve this, both empirical data and qualitative student feedback were used.

Effects of Priming Danger on Information Disclosure on Social Networking Sites

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andie F. Lueck ◽  
Mayia Corcoran ◽  
Maureen Casey ◽  
Sarah Wood ◽  
Ross Auna
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Information Disclosure
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