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Abstract ................................................................................................. 352 11.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 352 11.2 Social Media Definitions ........................................................... 353 11.3 Mobile Learning Networks ........................................................ 354 11.4 Social Media and Knowledge Management .............................. 358 11.5 Social Networks and Learning ................................................... 361 11.6 Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media Utilization ..... 362 11.7 Social Media and Knowledge Sharing ....................................... 363 11.8 Social Media and Higher Education .......................................... 366
11.9 Social Media and New Learning Methods ............................... 370 11.10 Enterprise Social Network Sites .............................................. 372 11.11 Recommendations .................................................................... 375 11.12 Closing Thoughts ..................................................................... 377 Keywords .............................................................................................. 378 References ............................................................................................. 379
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This chapter aims to explain the efficacy of social media in aiding teaching and learning. Using digital technology via social network websites such as Facebook, MySpace, Linked In, etc. outside traditional classrooms enhances group learning. By taking Facebook as an example, it is clear how it is perceived as an innovative tool in a student based learning environment, which advances students learning experience and encourages student cooperation with their peers and members of teaching staff. In terms of teaching, using Facebook in a group-based pedagogy augments the teaching and learning process considerably and allows teachers to utilize student’s digital learning methods and presents new ways of motivating students to learn.
