The role of social networks in students’ learning experiences Ilaria Liccardi Asma Ounnas Reena Pau School of Electronics and School of Electronics and School of Electronics and Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science B32 University Road B32 University Road B32 University Road University of Southampton University of Southampton University of Southampton Hampshire, UK SO171BJ Hampshire, UK SO171BJ Hampshire, UK SO171BJ
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[email protected] [email protected] Abstract for collaboration. Social interaction within an online frame- The aim of this research is to investigate the role of social work can help university students share experiences and col- networks in computer science education. The Internet shows laborate on relevant topics. As such, social networks can act great potential for enhancing collaboration between people as a pedagogical agent, for example, with problem-based and the role of social software has become increasingly rele- learning. vant in recent years. This research focuses on analyzing the role that social networks play in students’ learning experi- This paper is a literature review of social networks in educa- ences.