Abstract
Social networks research has grown exponentially over the past decade. Subsequent empirical and conceptual advances have been transposed in the field of education. As the debate on delivering better education for all gains momentum, the big question is how to integrate advances in social networks research, corresponding advances in information and communication technology (ICT) and effectively employ them in the domain of education. To address this question, this paper proposes a conceptual framework (maturity model) that integrates social network research, the debate on technology-enhanced learning (TEL) and the emerging concept of smart education.
Highlights
Social networks research has grown exponentially over the past decade
At Stage 2, we drafted our key research problem which is how emerging technologies challenge the adoption of Social networks in Education? This approach integrates several of the new technologies like Learning Analytics, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Visual Learning and Cloud Learning Services
Regarding the areas of science identified by respondents, the breakdown of the data was as follows: 67 identified as technology/IT/CS (Computer Sciences) experts; 40 identified as experts in the social sciences; 36 claimed that their educational studies were different but were currently engaged in technology-enhanced learning (TEL) aspects of the learning process; 26 indicated that they were experts in learning theories; and 19 other areas were indicated with a small number of experts in these areas
Summary
Social networks research has grown exponentially over the past decade. Subsequent empirical and conceptual advances have been transposed in the field of education. Several challenges and opportunities have been identified in that context, including: Advanced learner profiling methods, developing active, self-directed, responsible learning context with technology [1,2], and integrating mobile applications and analysis tools are all examples of the studies concerning Smart Education Research [3,4]. Another important impact of social networks is setting very important milestones for Higher Education to advance social learning methodologies and practices [5] by the development of new strategies for student centric, and community centric learning. Student centric and community centric learning is challenged by directions of Social Networking Research in Open and Distributed Learning [5]
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