Sense of community and English perceived learning in a social networking site: a study of Facebook

Karimi, Leila and Tunku Ahmad, Tunku Badariah and Khodabandelou, Rouhollah (2013) Sense of community and English perceived learning in a social networking site: a study of Facebook. International Journal of e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning, 3 (3). pp. 224-228. ISSN 2010-3654

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Abstract

The primary purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between sense of community and English perceived learning in the social networking site-Facebook. 27 students from multiple nationalities who were members of English learning page participated in this study. The data were obtained via an online questionnaire with three scales. Results indicate that the students have positive feelings about Facebook as a tool for learning English, English perceived learning and sense of community. Low correlation exists between sense of community and English perceived learning.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1870/32090
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Facebook, sense of community, English perceived learning
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User:	Dr Tunku Badariah Tunku Ahmad
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2013 14:59
Last Modified:	16 Jul 2014 10:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/32090

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