ERIC Number: ED580989
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 194
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-0-3554-7972-0
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Integrating Social Networks in Teaching in Higher Education
Abousoliman, Onsy
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Biola University
In response to the emerging and swiftly developing digital tools, this dissertation investigated integrating a specific category of these tools, social networks, in teaching in higher education. The study focused on exploring how social networks integration might impact the teaching/learning process and on investigating the challenges that could be faced when the integration is implemented. Three domains of literature were reviewed: literature on cooperative learning as the most relevant theory to the topic of the study, literature on information about social media and networks, and literature on empirical studies that investigated the integration of different types of social networks in teaching higher education courses. Most studies reported that social networks can promote learning and enhance collaboration when used in teaching. Few studies mentioned issues of privacy, security, and time consumption as negative outcomes; and lack of knowledge of use and technical difficulties as challenges. A brief survey on Christian fellowship as a theological integration focus was introduced, with an overview of the possible connections between it and cooperative learning. Based on the literature review and findings, the study recommended that instructors be encouraged to start or continue using social networks in their teaching. On the same basis, other practical recommendations for better future social networks integration in teaching were presented. The dissertation concluded with suggestions for further investigations and future research. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Social Networks, Technology Integration, Higher Education, Cooperative Learning, Social Media, Privacy, Information Security, Knowledge Level, Surveys
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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