Peer Learning in Social Media Enhanced Learning Environment

Authors

  • Anne-Maritta Tervakari Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere
  • Kirsi Silius Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere
  • Teemo Tebest
  • Jarno Marttila Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere
  • Meri Kailanto Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere
  • Jukka Huhtamäki Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v7i3.2173

Keywords:

inquiry-based learning, learning analytics, peer learning, social media

Abstract


TUT Circle, a dedicated social media service for students at Tampere University of Technology (TUT), was used as a learning environment for the purpose of enhancing studentsâ?? collaboration, communication and networking skills required in business and working life and for promoting peer learning in small groups. Unfortunately, active conversation was limited. The students intensively read content created by other students, but they did not actively present their opinions, arguments or comments. Another reason for the lack of real conversation was procrastination. The students seemed to need more encouragement to comment on or question the ideas of others, more support to promote intergroup interaction and more assistance with time management.

Author Biographies

Anne-Maritta Tervakari, Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere

Hypermedia Laboratory, Department of Mathematics

Kirsi Silius, Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere

Hypermedia Laboratory, Department of Mathematics

Jarno Marttila, Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere

Hypermedia Laboratory, Department of Mathematics

Meri Kailanto, Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere

Hypermedia Laboratory, Department of Mathematics

Jukka Huhtamäki, Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere

Hypermedia Laboratory, Department of Mathematics

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Published

2012-09-10

How to Cite

Tervakari, A.-M., Silius, K., Tebest, T., Marttila, J., Kailanto, M., & Huhtamäki, J. (2012). Peer Learning in Social Media Enhanced Learning Environment. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 7(3), pp. 35–42. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v7i3.2173

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Papers

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