Students' Participation in a Social Media Enhanced Learning Environment

Authors

  • Anne-Maritta Tervakari Tampere University of Technology, Intelligent Information Systems Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland
  • Kirsi Silius Tampere University of Technology, Intelligent Information Systems Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland
  • Meri Kailanto Tampere University of Technology, Intelligent Information Systems Laboratory, PO.Box 553, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v8iS2.2741

Keywords:

learning analytics, participation, peer learning, visualization of user data

Abstract


In this article, we introduce the results of a study concerning visualizations of studentsâ?? participation and activity in TUT Circle, a social media enhanced web service for learning, networking, and communication. Well-designed visualizations can provide useful information for teachers to improve pedagogical practices and the quality of online courses. Visualization enables students to monitor their own activity levels and performance processes, and make strategic adjustments to improve them.

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Published

2013-06-26

How to Cite

Tervakari, A.-M., Silius, K., & Kailanto, M. (2013). Students’ Participation in a Social Media Enhanced Learning Environment. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 8(S2), pp. 20–28. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v8iS2.2741

Issue

Vol. 8 (2013): Special Issue: EDUCON2013

Section

Special Focus Papers