020+Gamiao


 * ID: 020

Title:** Social Networking Technologies: A Complement to Teaching and Learning in College Classrooms

Rachelle Gamiao, Department of Educational Technology, Hawaii, USA, rgamiao@hawaii.edu
 * Presenter:**

The purpose of this study was to examine and identify how social networking technologies are currently being used in college classrooms. Furthermore, the study sought to identify ways in which such technologies, and more specifically, Social Networking Sites (SNS), can be used to contribute to teaching and learning. A link to an anonymous, 22-question online survey was emailed to faculty in the Educational Technology Department at the University of Hawai i at Mänoa. An option to participate in a follow-up e-mail survey was also provided. Results of the survey revealed that 63% of the participants have used blogs, wikis and SNS with their students. Furthermore, 100% of the participants have used an SNS, such as Ning or FaceBook, in their courses. Based on responses, the majority of participants found a positive difference in participation and motivation from students when SNS were used in conjunction with the University s Learning Management System (LMS).
 * Abstract**:

ETEC Master's Paper
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