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Komninou, Ioanna – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2018
The development of e-learning has caused a growing interest in learning models that may have the best results. We believe that it is good practice to implement social learning models in the field of online education. In this case, the implementation of complex instruction in online training courses for teachers, on "Social Networks in…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Electronic Learning, Social Media, Online Courses
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Luo, Tian; Sickel, Jamie; Cheng, Li – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2017
This study presents two cases in which undergraduates were introduced to Twitter in their teacher preparation program as a means of developing a personal learning network. Twitter live chats are synchronous discussions that allow education stakeholders to discuss issues and share resources, engaging on potentially a global scale via the social…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Student Teacher Attitudes, Preservice Teacher Education
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Lin, Meng-Fen Grace; Hoffman, Ellen S.; Borengasser, Claire – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2013
This qualitative case study examined Twitter use by undergraduate and graduate students in three classes. Previous studies have shown that while some faculty use Twitter, few are incorporating it into classes despite many recommendations for such use. This study examined how students perceived Twitter as a classroom tool. As an optional activity,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Students, College Faculty