Social Technologies and Student Faculty Relationships in the Online Learning Environment

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Cronk, M. (2009). Social Technologies and Student Faculty Relationships in the Online Learning Environment. In G. Siemens & C. Fulford (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2009 (pp. 2134-2141). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009
Honolulu, HI, USA
June 22, 2009
ISBN 1-880094-73-8
  George Siemens & Catherine Fulford
AACE

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Marguerite Cronk, Harding University, USA

Abstract

This paper examines the potential benefits associated with the use of social technologies in the online education environment. The paper suggests a mechanism by which this benefit may occur. It is proposed that the use of social technologies may foster the student teacher relationship which in turn affects student academic outcomes. Literature is presented that establishes the importance of student teacher relationships to student learning outcomes. The results of a student social networking survey conducted by the author suggest that social networking can build relationships. If online social networking can enhance relationships, including the student teacher relationship then the conclusion may be drawn that the academic achievement traditionally associated with enhanced student faculty relationships may be realized in the online learning environment

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