This paper is geared to analyze learning interactions between members of Facebook communities. In particular, this study considers the online dynamics occurring in academic communities associated with international conferences. The data collection process covers 40 days of pre-event activities within the conference-related Facebook community, and aims at elaborating and interpreting such data in order to provide useful information on how to create an online breeding environment for such international events.

Analyzing informal learning patterns in Facebook communities of international conferences

Giglio, C.
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2017-01-01

Abstract

This paper is geared to analyze learning interactions between members of Facebook communities. In particular, this study considers the online dynamics occurring in academic communities associated with international conferences. The data collection process covers 40 days of pre-event activities within the conference-related Facebook community, and aims at elaborating and interpreting such data in order to provide useful information on how to create an online breeding environment for such international events.
2017
Social Network Analysis
Informal Learning
Online Communities
Learning Patterns
Facebook
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