- Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
- Vol: 20 Issue: 2
- The Role of Social Networks in Supporting Collaborative e-Learning Based on Connectivism Theory amon...
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
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Publication Date : 2019-04-01
Article Type : Research
Abstract :The study aimed at identifying the role of social networks (Google and Edmodo) in supporting collaborative e-learning based on Connectivism Theory from the perspective of the students of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (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 (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