The efficient virtual learning environment: A case study of web 2.0 tools and Windows live spaces

Uzunboylu, Hüseyin; Biçen, Hüseyin; Çavuş, Nadire

doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2010.10.014

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“…For this purpose participants' writing assessments during the classes and at the end of the research was compared with each other and the obtained results from the data analysis process provide a vivid answer to the first prosed question of the study: that language learning context in a web environment can indeed enhance the Iranian EFL students essay writing ability. As Uzunboylu et al (2011), identified that learners with wiki technology are able to get input, get comments, create, add, edit, and delete the content with ease and not much time consuming. It is implied from their study that language learners can work with other peers and instructor collaboratively about any thought tasks.…”

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Language Learning Context, Learning Style and Iranian EFL Students’ Essay Writing Performance: A Critical Thinking Perspective in a Web. 2.0 Environment

Mohammadi¹,

Talebinejad²

2015

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Abstract-This study attempted to identify and check how language learning context, and learning style in a web 2.0 environment could affect Iranian EFL students' essay writing performance from a critical thinking perspective. To this end, 90 male and female EFL learners at the upper intermediate level of language proficiency from Payamnoor University selected and were divided into two equal group; first the experimental which received web based teaching method through Wiki space on the internet and second the control group with traditional method of writing in class. The selected material for both group was Researching Second Language Classroom by Sandra Lee M.C. Kay, published in 2008. Both groups received the material during 10 sessions of 120 minutes. The data collected through pretest/ posttest assessment and analyzed t-test procedure by using statistic package of social science (SPSS) demonstrated that experimental group had a better performance in writing than the control group. Confirming the benefits of using web2.0 in writing, the research findings are helpful to improving the writing ability of Iranian English learners.

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Language Learning Context, Learning Style and Iranian EFL Students’ Essay Writing Performance: A Critical Thinking Perspective in a Web. 2.0 Environment

Mohammadi¹,

Talebinejad²

2015

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“…Originally, social networks were created for the purpose of entertainment, but gradually became used in all spheres of human activities, including education thanks to their abilities to assist in creating, collaborating and sharing content (cf. [1]; [2]). Boyd & Ellison add that social network sites (SNSs) are increasingly attracting the attention of academic and industry researchers who are intrigued by their affordance and reach [3].…”

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Social Networks and Their Potential for Education

Poulová

Klímová

2015

Computational Collective Intelligence

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Abstract. The purpose of this article is to explore whether there is a potential in using social networks among first-year undergraduates at the Faculty of Informatics and Management of the University of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. The authors want to discover which social networks are the most popular among these students so that the most frequently used could be implemented into teaching and learning processes.

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“…Las TIC transforman la experiencia de aprendizaje incrementando la velocidad, flexibilidad y eficiencia de la transferencia del conocimiento. La más aceptada aplicación de este concepto en el ámbito de la educación es el e-Learning, que incluye un cambio de metodología que fomenta la participación activa de los estudiantes, su iniciativa y el pensamiento crítico (Uzunboylu, Bicen, Hand and Cavus, 2011).…”

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Twitter, capital social y adopción de e-servicios

Molina¹,

Moreno

2017

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Resumen: Una vez establecida la relevancia que el uso de los social media pueden presentar en los entornos virtuales de aprendizaje, el presente trabajo profundiza en el análisis del impacto que Twitter puede tener a través de la configuración que permiten de las interacciones sociales. Para ello, el presente trabajo analiza el papel moderador que presenta el uso de Twitter en la adopción de una plataforma de e-Learning, distinguiendo en si la configuración de este se puede vincular con el desarrollo de capital social bonding o bridging. Los resultados alcanzados nos permiten establecer que Twitter modera la relación entre el único antecedente significativo de la intención de uso y del uso efectivo, la expectativa de esfuerzo. Asimismo, no permiten establecer que exista una diferencia significativa en el funcionamiento del modelo en función de emplear un Twitter genérico o un Twitter específico vinculado con la temática del curso.Palabras clave: Medios sociales, UTAUT, eLearning, Twitter, capital social. Abstract:Once established the relevance that the use of social media can be presented in virtual learning environments, the present work deep in the analysis of the impact that Twitter can have through the configuration that allows social interactions. To this end, the present work analyzes the moderating role of the use of Twitter in the adoption of an e-Learning platform, distinguishing in itself the configuration of this can link with the development of social capital that links or bridges. The results achieved in the establishment of Twitter moderates the relationship between the only significant antecedent of the intention to use and the effective use, the expectation of effort. Similarly, there is no difference between the meaning of the difference in the model's functioning and the employment function on Twitter.

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The efficient virtual learning environment: A case study of web 2.0 tools and Windows live spaces

Cited by 89 publications

References 15 publications

Language Learning Context, Learning Style and Iranian EFL Students’ Essay Writing Performance: A Critical Thinking Perspective in a Web. 2.0 Environment

Language Learning Context, Learning Style and Iranian EFL Students’ Essay Writing Performance: A Critical Thinking Perspective in a Web. 2.0 Environment

Social Networks and Their Potential for Education

Twitter, capital social y adopción de e-servicios

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