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Bennett, Liz; Folley, Sue – Research in Learning Technology, 2014
This paper explores the experiences of two doctoral students who embraced Web 2.0 tools in their digital scholarship practices. The paper gives an insider perspective of the challenges and potential of working with online tools, such as blogs, and participating in online communities, such as Twitter's #phdchat. We explore by drawing on our…
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Doctoral Programs, Scholarship, Web 2.0 Technologies
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Souleles, Nicos – Research in Learning Technology, 2012
The popularity of Facebook among university students inevitably raises questions on the educational potential of this Social Networking Site for Higher Education. From the limited literature on the instructional uses of Facebook, one can draw conflicting conclusions. Benefits were identified through the communicative potential, student…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Reflection, Social Support Groups
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Gray, Kathleen; Waycott, Jenny; Clerehan, Rosemary; Hamilton, Margaret; Richardson, Joan; Sheard, Judithe; Thompson, Celia – Research in Learning Technology, 2012
Educational commentators have offered many pedagogical rationales for using Web 2.0 to support learning in higher education, and academics are being encouraged to find ways for their students to use social web technologies. Questions arise as to the value of these activities compared to more conventional assignments, and whether implementing such…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Web 2.0 Technologies, Electronic Publishing, Web Sites