Share Paper: Learning Communities Via the Use of Facebook Closed Groups

  1. Eddy Alain Cuisinier, Western Kentucky University, United States
Tuesday, March 18 10:15 AM-11:15 AM River Terrace 2

Abstract: As the 21st century learners' technological expectations grow, it is crucial that professors adapt and provide an environment in which learners can feel comfortable learning in and outside of the classroom. Thus, started the experiment of integrating Facebook closed groups in the classroom.These groups allow the professor to expand what is being learned in the classroom by providing additional material to the learners, such as texts, video or music and allow class time to be maximized on subject practice. They are also used for learners to post some of their work and allow the rest of the group to see, ...