Share Paper: How Social Media Engages and Supports Online Learners

  1. Gina Solano, Walden University, United States
  2. Alicia Beasley, Walden University, United States
Wednesday, March 31 11:15-11:45 AM Keynote Room

Abstract: Over the last two years, online learning has dominated the education world. Courses that were once face-to-face have switched to online almost overnight. University students who prefer attending class in person have had to make a difficult adjustment to online learning. For many, online learning is not their preferred method of education because they prefer the hands-on, collaborative, and social environment of the traditional classroom. Although social media apps and digital tools do not completely substitute for the richness of the classroom experience, they are being used widely by students to support one another in the online environment. The problem ...