The Role of Social Networks in Supporting Collaborative e-Learning Based on Connectivism Theory among Students of PNU

Authors : Hanan A ALZAIN

Pages : 46-63

Doi:10.17718/tojde.557736

View : 16 | Download : 8

Publication Date : 2019-04-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The study aimed at identifying the role of social networks insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Google and Edmodo); in supporting collaborative e-learning based on Connectivism Theory from the perspective of the students of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PNU);. A questionnaire was designed to identify the most important challenges of collaborative e-learning. Another questionnaire was designed to identify the role of social networks in supporting collaborative e-learning. The quasi-experimental approach was utilized on a sample of insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(251); students, who utilized social networks in the Educational Technology Course. The results showed that Google and Edmodo have positive impact on supporting collaborative e-learning.
Keywords : Social networks, collaborative e Learning, connectivism theory, e interaction