Application of Social Networking as a Reflective Learning and Critical Thinking Tool
Application of Social Networking as a Reflective Learning and Critical Thinking Tool
Author(s): Les PangSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
Published by: European Distance and E-Learning Network
Keywords: Distance and e-learning methodology; Distance and e-learning theory; E-learning in schools; E-learning policies strategies; Educational systems and structures; Learner needs and motivations
Summary/Abstract: Educators seek ways to improve the learning process such as stimulating students’ interest in subject matter, helping students visualize concepts, and heightening student-student and student-instructor engagement and collaboration. One valuable approach is through the application of technology. The objective of this research is to evaluate the use of Twitter, a social networking technology, in a graduate level online class to support reflective learning and critical thinking. It describes a study in which students participated in a weekly learning activity in which they would share their reflections from the course through the use of Twitter messages and demonstrate critical thinking. A survey was conducted to capture student reactions to the use of this social networking media for these purposes.
Journal: European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) Conference Proceedings
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 312-315
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English
