Online Academic Social Networking Sites (ASNSs) Selection Through AHP for Placement of Advertisement of E-Learning Website

2018 ◽  
pp. 1008-1017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meenu Singh ◽  
Millie Pant ◽  
Arshia Kaul ◽  
P. C. Jha
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
E Learning

Use of Social Networking Sites Among Shinas College of Technology Students in Oman

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 1250002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim Said Ali Al kindi ◽  
Saadat M. Alhashmi
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Small Community ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
College Of Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Insufficient Time

Introduction: Social networking sites (SNSs) have become a popular method for students to share information and knowledge and to express emotions. They enable students to exchange video files, text messages, pictures and knowledge sharing. They provide an opportunity for students to improve social networking and learning processes, which promotes knowledge in society. Purposes: This paper intends to address the factors motivating students at colleges to use SNSs, to identify the factors that motivate them in using SNSs for educational purposes and to identify the most popular SNSs among students. Design/Methodology: The study uses a questionnaire in order to discover the reasons behind the use of SNSs by students at Shinas College of Technology (ShCT) in Oman. Findings: The study found that the major reasons for frequent use of SNSs are finding information and sharing news. The study also indicated that lack of experience as well as insufficient time and IT skills are effective factors of not using SNSs. Finally, the study discovered that Google Groups, Facebook and Yahoo! 360 are the most popular SNSs used by SHCT students. Research Limitation: The study was limited to ShCT students, which is considered a small community, and the focus group was relatively small. A larger focus group in a different environment may possibly yield different results. Additionally, the list of SNSs listed in the questionnaire was based on previous studies discussed in the literature review. Originality/value: This research will be valuable for those interested in the subject of social networks and e-learning. In this area, there is a dearth of research on reasons for student use of SNSs in Oman, giving this particular research great importance to understanding the way that students interact with SNSs.

Using Social Networking to Enhance Sense of Community in E-Learning Courses

2010 ◽  
pp. 281-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Chi-Yin Yuen ◽  
Harrison Hao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
E Learning

This chapter provides an overview and development of sense of community and social networking; discusses the potential uses of social networking in education; and presents a case study that integrates social networking into two graduate courses for the purpose of building a sense of community, improving communications and interactions, and promoting student-centered collaboration. The construction of class social networking sites, the implementation of these networks, and their effects on the students’ learning experience are examined. In addition, an analysis of feedback from students on the value of social networking in learning is included.

Using Social Networking to Enhance Sense of Community in E-Learning Courses

2010 ◽  
pp. 1096-1119
Author(s):  
Steve Chi-Yin Yuen ◽  
Harrison Hao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
E Learning

This chapter provides an overview and development of sense of community and social networking; discusses the potential uses of social networking in education; and presents a case study that integrates social networking into two graduate courses for the purpose of building a sense of community, improving communications and interactions, and promoting student-centered collaboration. The construction of class social networking sites, the implementation of these networks, and their effects on the students’ learning experience are examined. In addition, an analysis of feedback from students on the value of social networking in learning is included.

Students as Customers

2015 ◽  
pp. 306-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Shi ◽  
Alexandra I. Cristea ◽  
Craig Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Web 3.0 ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Web Experience ◽  
Students As Customers

The World Wide Web is changing, from the early Web 1.0 to the Social Web 2.0 and beyond to Web 3.0 interfaces, but more importantly, the users of the Web are also changing, and their numbers are increasing rapidly in line with this evolution. In e-Learning, it is essential to be able to keep up with these trends and provide personalized social interaction. Here, our main customers are our students, but these customers do not come unprepared: they already have a great deal of Web experience, especially in the areas of Social Networking Sites (SNS) and online interaction. Thus, it is essential to improve approaches used in the past, where learners were only involved in the receiving part of the delivery process. This chapter therefore proposes and explores applying participatory design methodologies in the early stages of the social adaptive educational hypermedia system design process, showing also its benefits for further design, implementation, and usage.

scholarly journals Learning Management System versus Social Networking Sites

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tasneem F. Alfalah ◽  
Salsabeel F. Alfalah ◽  
Jannat F. Falah ◽  
Walaa Qutaishat ◽  
Wa’ed Ishretih ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Network Services ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Smart Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
The University

Purpose - The motive of this study was the notice of the constant movement of the students in The University of Jordan (UJ) from official communities to creating groups on SNSs. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate an analysis about students’ usage of E-learning and Facebook, and identifies the major functions that are missing in the e-learning system. This paper firstly, compared students’ usage for Learning Management Systems (LMSs) vs. Social Networking Sites (SNSs), and secondly, investigated the students’ perceptions towards educational value of integrating social networking features in the LMS through Mobile Learning (m-learning).Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from students from multiple sources: observation, interviews, and survey. The obtained results formed students perceptions toward currently used LMS in the university and SNSs, which lead to extracting their requirements to enhance the LMS used.Findings – The results of this research emphasize the importance of SNSs as a communication tool and the development of e-learning systems to move beyond LMS and engage students in an active use of the system as a resource of their information and collaborative activities.Originality/value –This study contributes to examining UJ students’ perceptions toward embedding the characteristics of the smart learning and the social network services into an e-learning system. In contrast to previous studies in enhancing LMS by just integrating features of SNSs into LMS without utilizing smart learning.

scholarly journals An Integrated Model to Enhance Virtual Learning Environments with Current Social Networking Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (09) ◽  
pp. 252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kashif Laeeq ◽  
Zulfiqar Ali Memon
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
E Learning

A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is an accumulation of incorporated soft-ware components, empowering the administration of web-based learning (online learning, e-learning). The quality of VLE is indispensable for the accomplishment of e-learning goals and responsible to engage students during web based learning. The attributes of existing VLES does not completely meet with the requirements of today’s e-learning. Consequently, decreases students’ interest, participation and engagement with web-based e-learning. In contrast, the learners’ engagement and participation are higher in social networking sites (SNS). For this reason, many researchers believe that the inclusion of features, similar to SNSs, in VLE may in-crease its effectivity. The goal of this research article is to investigate existing e-learning platform and make a room for SNSs and online tools for e-learning. The paper proposes an integrated model to enhance existing e-learning environment by incorporating the strength of SNSs and other potential tools with VLEs. This re-search article will provide a good direction and new thoughts for the researchers of technology supported learning-domain.

scholarly journals Narratives of Students about the Role of Social Networking Sites in Higher Education Institutes

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-100
Author(s):  
Sidra Saeed ◽  
Iqra Saeed ◽  
Dr. Warda Gul
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Online Forums ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Depth Interviews

Social Networking Sites (SNS) such as Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, blogs, Twitter and other educational sites have become an essential part of daily routine at the tertiary level of education. The purpose of this study is to investigate how SNS enable social interaction as well as sharing of knowledge among students. Hence, this study explored students’ perception of educational activities conducted via SNS and their experience of using SNS in higher institutes. The study adopted a qualitative approach and focused on interpreting students’ narratives regarding the use of SNS in higher education. For this purpose, in depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted from university students. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data generated from the narratives of the participants. The findings showed that SNS plays an important role in distance education as they help students to attend online lectures delivered from the online forums of various universities. Students use SNS for various learning purposes, such as to access online libraries, e-learning, to download e-books and to find research articles from various authentic sites.

Web 2.0-Based E-Learning: A Probe into the Application of Online Social Networking in College Freshman English Curriculum

2011 ◽  
Vol 403-408 ◽  
pp. 1240-1243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Yi Chung
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Freshman English ◽  
E Learning

Interaction, sharing, and connection are at the heart of Web 2.0, giving rise to innovative online media usage and the concept social networking that have transformed not only the network behavior of the masses, but also the form of online learning. In college English learning courses, Web 2.0 provides real-time and easily-accessible online resources for students to search for the information they need, granting them more autonomy in the English learning process. Meanwhile, Web 2.0-based network tools and video-sharing platform, such as Wikipedia and podcasts, provide a user-oriented and user-centered mechanism that allows personal creation, cooperative creation, interactive social networking, and peer-to-peer mutual learning, as an extension to the scope of autonomous English learning. In addition, with the rising popularity of Web 2.0-inspired social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and blogs, the concept of social networking should also be increasingly incorporated into language education, since it promotes online interactions among English learners, while facilitating the establishment of information sharing, data query, and learning partnership in the network learning community. Thus, this project exploits Web 2.0-based online learning as the framework to design freshman English materials fusing social learning elements, for the purpose of boosting students’ interests for enhanced learning effectiveness, expanding e-learning into s-learning.

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