Using Twitter to Support Reflective Learning in an Asynchronous Online Course

Autor/inn/en	Luo, Tian; Shah, Smruti J.; Cromptom, Helen
Titel	Using Twitter to Support Reflective Learning in an Asynchronous Online Course
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 35 (2019) 3, S.31-44 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-5554
Schlagwörter	Social Media; Reflection; Asynchronous Communication; Computer Mediated Communication; Online Courses; Integrated Learning Systems; Group Discussion; Technology Uses in Education; Student Participation; Outcomes of Education; Learning Activities; Graduate Students; Student Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Soziale Medien; Computerkonferenz; Online course; Online-Kurs; Gruppendiskussion; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Lernaktivität; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Schülerverhalten
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to further our understanding of the use of Twitter for promoting reflective learning. Specifically, this study investigated how students participate in Twitter-supported activities, what type of knowledge are manifested when Twitter is used to reflect on the course readings, and how students perceive the Twitter-supported activities. The data showed that Twitter was successful in keeping the learners engaged in the reflective discussion activities for a prolonged period compared to Blackboard. Students overall had a positive perception towards the integration of Twitter to support reflection and discussion along with active participation. Twitter was effective in increasing perceived learner-content and learner-learner interactivity along with engagement. We also provide recommendations for educational practitioners and direction for future research. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: https://ajet.org.au/index.php/AJET
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01