Welcome to the InfoSci Platform
Reference Hub11
Using Social Networks in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: An Australian Case Study

Using Social Networks in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: An Australian Case Study

Craig Deed, Anthony Edwards
Copyright: © 2010 |Volume: 1 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 12
ISSN: 1947-8429|EISSN: 1947-8437|EISBN13: 9781609604486|DOI: 10.4018/jksr.2010040101
Cite Article Cite Article

MLA

Deed, Craig, and Anthony Edwards. "Using Social Networks in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: An Australian Case Study." IJKSR vol.1, no.2 2010: pp.1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/jksr.2010040101

APA

Deed, C. & Edwards, A. (2010). Using Social Networks in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: An Australian Case Study. International Journal of Knowledge Society Research (IJKSR), 1(2), 1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/jksr.2010040101

Chicago

Deed, Craig, and Anthony Edwards. "Using Social Networks in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: An Australian Case Study," International Journal of Knowledge Society Research (IJKSR) 1, no.2: 1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/jksr.2010040101

Export Reference

Mendeley
Favorite Full-Issue Download

Abstract

Realising the potential for web-based communication in learning and teaching is challenging for educators. In this paper, the authors examine students’ attitudes toward active learning when using an unrestricted blog in an academic context and whether this can be used to support reflective and critical discussion, leading to knowledge construction. The authors collected data using an online survey with questions on student perceptions of the type, frequency and effectiveness of their strategy. Analysis of the data was conducted using Bloom’s revised taxonomy. The research indicates that students must have prior familiarity with this form of communication technology to construct knowledge in an academic context. The authors conclude that effective learning will only emerge if informed by the student experience and perspective.

Request Access

You do not own this content. Please login to recommend this title to your institution's librarian or purchase it from the IGI Global bookstore.