The Role of Social Networks in Supporting Collaborative e-Learning Based on Connectivism Theory among Students of PNU

Hanan A. ALZAIN

doi:https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.557736

Article Details

The Role of Social Networks in Supporting Collaborative e-Learning Based on Connectivism Theory among Students of PNU

Authors:

Hanan A. ALZAIN

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Sociology and anthropology

Journal:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2019 Vol.20 Issue 2, pp.46-63

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000780862

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

1302-6488

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.557736

Abstract:

 


The study aimed at identifying the role of social networks (Google and Edmodo) in supporting collaborative e-learning based on Connectivism Theory from the perspective of the students of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU). A questionnaire was designed to identify the most important challenges of collaborative e-learning. Another questionnaire was designed to identify the role of social networks in supporting collaborative e-learning. The quasi-experimental approach was utilized on a sample of (251) students, who utilized social networks in the Educational Technology Course. The results showed that Google and Edmodo have positive impact on supporting collaborative e-learning.

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Article Details

The Role of Social Networks in Supporting Collaborative e-Learning Based on Connectivism Theory among Students of PNU

Authors: Hanan A. ALZAIN

Publisher: Anadolu University

Main Topics: Sociology and anthropology

Journal: Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2019 Vol.20 Issue 2, pp.46-63

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2019

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000780862

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 1302-6488

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.557736

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Authors:

Hanan A. ALZAIN

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Sociology and anthropology

Journal:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2019 Vol.20 Issue 2, pp.46-63

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000780862

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

1302-6488

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.557736