ERIC Number: EJ1255522
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Publication Date: 2020
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Examination of the Conversations in a WhatsApp Group Created for Communication in a Bachelor's Level Astronomy Course
Bozdemir Yuzbasioglu, Hafife; Candan Helvaci, Sevcan; Ezberci Cevik, Ebru; Kurnaz, Mehmet Altan
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, v8 n2 p168-176 2020
The aim of this research on an astronomy course is to examine the situations that arose when WhatsApp, a social media application, was used as a tool for cooperation and interaction. In this work, a case study design was adopted. The WhatsApp group created for the research was composed of 87 participants and the messages exchanged in the WhatsApp group were used as research documents. Data were analyzed through descriptive and content analysis methods. The sharing in the WhatsApp group and the topics of the messages were revealed in the content analysis. The research results showed that the students used the WhatsApp group as an interaction tool in an extracurricular environment. It was also determined that they used this platform in order to inform each other about daily events and share and discuss information.
Descriptors: Astronomy, Science Instruction, Computer Software, Social Media, Cooperative Learning, Content Analysis, Extracurricular Activities, Case Studies, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Computer Mediated Communication, Peer Relationship
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: http://ijemst.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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