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ERIC Number: EJ1221441
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Aug
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-1629
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Behavior, Perceptions and Learning Experience of Undergraduates Using Social Technologies during Internship
Chu, Samuel K. W.; Ravana, Sri Devi; Mok, Sanny S. W.; Chan, Randolph C. H.
Educational Technology Research and Development, v67 n4 p881-906 Aug 2019
Social technologies such as social networking sites, Wikis and blogs have gained popularity not only in social communication but also in other areas, such as in enhancing learning experience among students in tertiary education. This study investigated how blogs and Facebook scaffolded students' learning during their internships in tertiary education. A mix-method approach was employed to examine students' perceptions of blogs and Facebook in improving their internship learning experience. The results showed that blogs and Facebook encouraged students and facilitated their engagement in problem solving, information sharing and knowledge construction during their internships. In particular, Facebook showed more promising results, assisting students in reflecting on their experiences. Moreover, students acknowledged that Facebook was a better platform for online interaction and collaborative learning than blogs. This study provides empirical evidence for the use of social media tools in pedagogical scaffolding and collaborative learning during internships.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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