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Collaborative Learning for the Net Generation: Using Social Networks in an Undergraduate Course

Collaborative Learning for the Net Generation: Using Social Networks in an Undergraduate Course

S. Roodt, C. de Villiers, P. Joubert
Copyright: © 2012 |Volume: 3 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 15
ISSN: 1947-8305|EISSN: 1947-8313|EISBN13: 9781466610316|DOI: 10.4018/jide.2012070102
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Roodt, S., et al. "Collaborative Learning for the Net Generation: Using Social Networks in an Undergraduate Course." IJIDE vol.3, no.3 2012: pp.10-24. http://doi.org/10.4018/jide.2012070102

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Roodt, S., de Villiers, C., & Joubert, P. (2012). Collaborative Learning for the Net Generation: Using Social Networks in an Undergraduate Course. International Journal of Innovation in the Digital Economy (IJIDE), 3(3), 10-24. http://doi.org/10.4018/jide.2012070102

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Roodt, S., C. de Villiers, and P. Joubert. "Collaborative Learning for the Net Generation: Using Social Networks in an Undergraduate Course," International Journal of Innovation in the Digital Economy (IJIDE) 3, no.3: 10-24. http://doi.org/10.4018/jide.2012070102

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Abstract

Educating learners is a challenging task for academics. Many challenges arise because of the unique learning preferences of today’s learners, known as the Net Generation, who have grown up with technology. For academic communities, these students provide an opportunity for Faculties to adapt and enhance the learning process. This paper explores the implementation of Web 2.0 technologies at an undergraduate level for an introductory business-driven technology course. These Web 2.0 technologies were selected specifically for their collaborative nature and ability to support large numbers of students. This paper summarises the experiences of undergraduate students in the context of group work and social networking within a computer supported collaborative learning environment. The findings are based on a questionnaire, completed by 890 first year students of their experiences. Through this questionnaire, the authors determine whether the students found the introduction of new learning and teaching tools to be effective. The findings of this paper indicate that group work can be significantly enhanced through the use of Web 2.0 technologies and social networks.

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