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Experience of Developing Twitter-Based Communities of Practice in Higher Education
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Research in Learning Technology Volume 21, Number 3, ISSN 2156-7069

Abstract

This article presents the results of a case study of the use of a microblogging tool by a university academic to increase their knowledge and experience of social media for educational purposes. The academic had the role of digital steward in a university and attempted to use microblogging (Twitter) to increase professional contacts within the framework of a community of practice. Several types of data were collected and analysed. These included the structure of the network arising from the links formed with others by microblogging, the similarity of stated interests between the academic and others in the network, and the contents of postings such as their external references. It was found that a personal network had been established, with some of the characteristics of a community of practice. The activity demonstrated the utility of social media in supporting the professional development of academic staff using technology. (Contains 7 tables.)

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Lewis, B. & Rush, D. (2013). Experience of Developing Twitter-Based Communities of Practice in Higher Education. Research in Learning Technology, 21(3),. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

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