Social Media for Connected Learning and Engagement in Online Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 137-145
Author(s):  
Angelica Pazurek
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Connected Learning

scholarly journals Exploring the Influence of Social Media Usage for Academic Purposes Using a Partial Least Squares Approach

Computation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Jabar H. Yousif ◽  
Firdouse R. Khan ◽  
Safiya N. Al Al Jaradi ◽  
Aysha S. Alshibli
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Linear Regression Method

Social media applications have been increasingly gaining significant attention from online education and training platforms. Social networking tools provide multiple advantages for communicating, exchanging opinions, and discussing specific issues. Social media also helps to improve the processes of teaching and learning through sharing educational programs. In this study, we used a quantitative research technique based on the partial least-squares (PLS) linear regression method to determine the influence of using social media as an online discussion and communication platform for academic purposes by assessing the relationships among the skills obtained through social media, the usage of social media, and the purpose of social media. A total of 200 students participated in this study (88% female and 12% males), and a purposive sampling technique was used to select a suitable population for the study. The results show that 61.5% of the participants use the web daily for more than five hours, mainly for social communication (meaningful dialog and discussion skills) and entertainment. The students agreed that social media develops their creative thinking, but it has no positive impact on their academic performance.

Collective Intelligence in Online Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 285-305
Author(s):  
Lesley S. J. Farmer
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Collective Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Interactive Mode ◽  
Educational Theories ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

Collective intelligence may be loosely defined as the capacity of a group to think, learn, and create collectively. Online education reflects an interactive mode relative to information, particularly because of social media, that can involve expertise and resources that generate collective intelligence to address issues. Several theories reflect a belief in the dynamic and situational meanings that collectives create. The impact of technology, particularly in terms of social networks, also informs collective intelligence-related educational theories. This chapter explains conditions for optimum use of collective intelligence, noting individual and group behaviors, cultural factors, and its application in online education.

scholarly journals A Review of Misinformation Across Disciplines: Implication for Online Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Huang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Educational Implications ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Online Educators

Misinformation research has grown to become a critical topic in all disciplines. Since the expanding of online media, misinformation has been spreading rapidly across the globe through social media and other information systems. Paralleling the rise of academic interest in misinformation, is the emergence of online education scholarship. Interest in the online educational implications of misinformation and its impact attracts an increase in scholarship on misinformation. This article presents the results of a review of 1172 publications with “Misinformation” across disciplines and a subset of 174 misinformation literature in online education that were published between 2009 and 2021. This review answers three questions: (1) What is the overall distribution of publication activity with "misinformation" publications? (2) What methodologies have scholars used to investigate misinformation involving online education? (3) What have scholars reported about the results of studies involving misinformation in online education? The review reveals that various methodologies were used in literature focusing on misinformation online education with leading numbers of content analysis and quantitative studies. This systematic review is particularly relevant to those online educators in various disciplines who are interested in learning what scholars from their own academic disciplines are writing about misinformation.

Open Courses, Informal, Social Learning and Mobile Photography

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark McGuire
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Connected Learning ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Open Courses ◽  
Personal Interests ◽  
The Way

This paper provides an overview of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and contextualizes them within the broader trends of open, informal and mobile learning. It then discuss Phonar Nation, a free, open, non-credit five-week photography course that was offered twice in 2014 using mobile media to reach youth from 12-18 years of age. The author argues that Phonar Nation highlights several related developments that are leading to positive innovations in education. Firstly, it is not only open access but also uses and produces Creative Commons-licensed content that is open to be shared. Secondly, it is collaborative in the way that it is taught and in the way that participants are encouraged to engage with one another through social media sites. Thirdly, Phonar Nation exemplifies an approach that advocates call “Connected Learning”, which is socially embedded, driven by personal interests, and oriented to further educational and economic opportunities.

scholarly journals The analysis of psychological aspects of online education: Depression and happiness and their relationship with college students’ academic achievement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atefeh Avaznia ◽  
Hamid Reza Shoraka ◽  
Esmat Nouhi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Internet And Social Media

Abstract Background: Physical and psychological problems faced by college students during the COVID-19 pandemic and via online education can be investigated and prevented. Internet addiction, especially in online education, affects the student's academic and social life. This study aimed to explore the psychological aspects of depression and happiness due to Internet addiction and their relationships with students' academic achievement. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 510 students who were studying at Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2019. The students were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. The instruments used to collect the data were three standard questionnaires and a data collection form. The collected were analyzed statistically with SPSS software (version 22). Results: The mean score of Internet addiction was 36.73±18. Overall, 140 students (27.4%) were at the pre-addiction stage and 19 students (3.7%) were severely dependent on the Internet and social media. Internet addiction had a significant correlation with depression and happiness. However, no significant relationship was observed between Internet addiction and academic achievement. The results of multivariate linear regression analysis showed that Internet addiction was significantly correlated with the students’ age (P = 0.047), marital status (P = 0.001), and academic level (P = 0.002). Conclusion: The results of this study suggested approximately one-third of students were dependent on the Internet and social media or were about to become addicted. The results also confirmed the link between Internet addiction with depression and happiness in the students. Thus, Internet addiction showed a negative correlation with happiness but a positive correlation with addiction and depression. However, no significant relationship was observed between Internet addiction and academic achievement. Although the use of online education is a complementary and effective educational technique, it should be carefully managed in educational programs.

scholarly journals Determining the physical activity level and social media addiction of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students who receive online education during the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Zehra Güçhan Topcu ◽  
Cemaliye Hürer ◽  
Emine Ahsen Şenol ◽  
Ferdiye Zabit
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Online Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Every individual was affected by the new life coming from Covid-19 pandemic. The lives of university students changed quickly and gradually as they found themselves while learning all courses from the screens. This study was carried out in order to examine the effects of students' continuing education from home on their physical activity levels and attitudes towards social media and to determine their relations with each other.A cross-sectional study. An online survey was conducted with the participation of 211 volunteer university students (female = 99). Questionnaires and qualitative questions were used to collect data. It was determined that 67.8% of the participants were physically active at a moderate level. It was determined that the perceived duration of social media usage increased compared to before and after the pandemic (p=0.000). Social media addiction of 63% of individuals was not found to be risky. There was no significant relationship between physical activity levels and social media addiction levels (r=0.069, p>0.05). Considering that students' various activities such as going to and from university and social life are limited during the pandemic process, it is possible that their physical activities have decreased, and they are directed to social media tools. Despite these, we think that most of the students can use physical activity strategies and create regular exercise environments at home, considering that they are aware of the importance of physical activity with their education in physiotherapy department.

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