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Promoting Learner Interaction and Personalized Learning Experiences with a Google+ Social Media Model: How to Replace the Traditional Discussion Forum

Promoting Learner Interaction and Personalized Learning Experiences with a Google+ Social Media Model: How to Replace the Traditional Discussion Forum
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Author(s): JoAnne Dalton Scott (Instructional Design Practitioner/Researcher, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 20
Source title: Handbook of Research on Innovative Pedagogies and Technologies for Online Learning in Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Phu Vu (University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA), Scott Fredrickson (University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA)and Carl Moore (University of DC, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1851-8.ch003

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Abstract

This chapter presents the Directed Google+ Community model (DG+) as an alternative to the traditional discussion board forum. Social media platforms exhibit characteristics that can be leveraged in course design to promote positive learner experiences. Specifically, the chapter will define the DG+ model; examine how it promotes learner interaction, discussion, collaboration and peer review; discuss how it supports course topics, course assignments and creates a searchable knowledge management system; and explain how it complements the use of a learning management system for grade reporting purposes. Both the instructor and the students experience benefits from this design tool. The chapter will also discuss ways to overcome potential obstacles to implementing the model.

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