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Direct linkWanli Xing; Hai Li; Taehyun Kim; Wangda Zhu; Yukyeong Song – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
Although researchers recognize the importance of discussing support for math learning within online learning communities, there is a lack of relevant network classifying methods and analyses at the group level to understand the behavioral differences between groups with varying levels of activity, including their mathematical literacies. In this…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Asynchronous Communication, Group Discussion, Communities of Practice
Zulkanain, Nani Amalina; Miskon, Suraya; Syed Abdullah, Norris – Education and Information Technologies, 2020
WhatsApp is one of the most popular and widely used communication platforms today. However, from an application in a few subject areas, this mobile application (app) can be distractive and cause users to lose their focus as it attracts and promotes social interaction among learning communities. In this study, firstly, qualitative research approach…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Guidelines, Social Networks, Pretests Posttests
Mailizar, Mailizar; Johar, Rahmah; Sadli, Rahmad; Zubaidah, Tuti – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
Mobile instant messengers such as WhatsApp have become an essential part of everyday life and can be a transformative tool for teacher professional development. Several studies have addressed the use of WhatsApp in a community of practices. However, there is a lack of study on examining teachers' interaction in WhatsApp community of practices,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Teachers, Secondary Education, Social Networks
Teachers' Virtual Communities of Practice: A Strong Response in Times of Crisis or Just Another Fad?
Ghamrawi, Norma – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived effectiveness of a virtual community of practice (vCoP) designed to support knowledge and expertise sharing between K-12 teachers during COVID-19 pandemic. Besides, it aimed at exploring the potential of such vCoPs in delivering effective professional development, in general, and during…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Communities of Practice, Computer Mediated Communication
Norma Ghamrawi; Tarek Shal; Najah A. R. Ghamrawi – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
This study explores the potential of virtual communities of practice (vCoPs) in fostering leadership growth that aligns with the diverse needs and challenges faced by school principals. The study employs a qualitative research design, and conducts semi-structured interviews with 16 school principals from K-12 schools belonging to the Gulf…
Descriptors: Leadership Training, Virtual Classrooms, Communities of Practice, Principals
Peeters, Ward – Education and Information Technologies, 2019
With the increasing prominence of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in higher education, the number of programmes and studies integrating online peer interaction opportunities on social media, likewise, has surged. Nevertheless, little quantitative research has been performed on the ways in which learners interact with one another via these…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Peer Relationship, Interaction, Social Media
Thoms, Brian; Eryilmaz, Evren – Education and Information Technologies, 2015
In this research we present a new design component for online learning communities (OLC); one that integrates Twitter with an online discussion board (ODB). We introduce our design across two sections of upper-division information systems courses at a university located within the U.S. The first section consisted of full-time online learners,…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Online Courses, Discussion Groups, Computer Mediated Communication
