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Direct linkClara Dumebi Moemeke; Felicia Ofuma Mormah – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2024
This study investigated the perception of pre-service science teachers on the effect of the ban on Twitter- use in Nigeria in building learning communities, linkages, and accessing information. While the ban was predicated on allegations of hijack of the microblogging site for negative activities, there were outcries of its impact on learners who…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Science Education, Student Attitudes, Social Media
Kavoshian, Saeedeh; Ketabi, Saeed; Tavakoli, Mansoor; Koehler, Thomas – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2022
The purpose of the study reported in this article was to investigate the contribution of engaging in an online Teacher Professional Development (oTPD) course to improving different facets of English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers' Professional Development (PD). To this end, ten EFL teachers of a language institute participated in the study to…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Check Lists
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
Atkins, Bridgette; Koroluk, Jaymie; Stranach, Matthew – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2017
Teaching and Learning Centres (TLCs) play a role in the professional development of faculty, staff and teaching assistants in higher education institutions. One of the functions of many TLCs is that of outreach, not only to the individuals within their institutions who are their primary clientele but also to the greater higher education community.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Media, Faculty Development, Higher Education
Boer, Perien Joniell; Asino, Tutaleni I. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2018
The development of technological solutions often consists of a small group of experts selecting the type of technology and how it is to be used, regardless of the culture of the user. This practice excludes practitioners from the decision-making process, and can lead to frustrations and an unsustainable community of practice. This paper addresses…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Cultural Influences, Appropriate Technology, Best Practices
