The impact of online social networking on learning : A social integration perspective
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 264-280 |
| Journal / Publication | International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2011 |
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Abstract
Relying on social integration theory, this paper develops a conceptual model to explain how college students' online social networking (i.e., using Facebook) influences their social and academic social integration, and learning outcomes. Several rounds of focus group discussions were conducted to explore college students' current online social networking experience and their attitude toward using Facebook for education. Our findings indicate that students' online social networking is straightforwardly influential to their social learning, while its influence on the academic learning might be realised through a gradual and longitudinal process. Copyright © 2011 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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- Academic integration, Facebook, Learning outcomes, Online social network, Social integration
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The impact of online social networking on learning: A social integration perspective. / Tian, Stella Wen; Yu, Angela Yan; Vogel, Douglas et al.
In: International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, Vol. 8, No. 3-4, 05.2011, p. 264-280.
In: International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, Vol. 8, No. 3-4, 05.2011, p. 264-280.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
