Social networks and informal learning processes: a research study

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Published: Apr 30, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/176
Keywords:
Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Social Networks and Learning, Learning process, E-learning, Social Learning, Facebook,

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Stefano Besana
Servizio di Psicologia dell'Apprendimento e dell'Educazione in Età Evolutiva (SPAEE), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano

Abstract

The aim of this research study is to present SNs as mature environments for managing information flows and learning processes. To this end, the second step of a research study into the possible use of social networking in education is reported; this sought to define positive as well as negative aspects, habits, conscious and unconscious representations and assumptions. The study began with a pilot analysis conducted in 2009 and involved 926 subjects through 2010 and early 2011.

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Vol. 20 No. 1 (2012): TD55 - Social Networks and Learning
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Articles - Special Issue

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