Online Learning Update

June 8, 2011

Expression and Connection: The Integration of the Online Reflective Learning Process and the Writing Process into Social Network Sites

Filed under: Online Learning News — Ray Schroeder @ 12:05 am

by Ji-Yong Park & Jeong-Bae Son, JOLT

A number of instructors have recently adopted social network sites (SNSs) for learning. However, the learning design of SNSs often remains at a preliminary level similar to a personal log book because it does not properly include reflective learning elements such as individual reflection and collaboration. This article looks at the reflective learning process and the public writing process as a way of improving the quality of reflective learning on SNSs. It proposes a reflective learning model on SNSs based on two key pedagogical concepts for social networking: individual expression and collaborative connection. It is expected that the model would be helpful for instructors in designing a reflective learning process on SNSs in an effective and flexible way.

http://jolt.merlot.org/vol7no1/park_0311.htm

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