Social Networks – Advantages
References provided in Literature Section
- Provides an excellent forum to gain information literacy (EDUCAUSE, 2006)
- Provides opportunities to use technology in creative and useful ways (EDUCAUSE, 2006)
- Helps learners maintain relationships as affiliations change (EDUCAUSE, 2007)
- Communities define their own standards of interaction and create an environment that is particularly suited to their needs (EDUCAUSE, 2007)
- A strong sense of community can be fostered around an academic topic or course (EDUCAUSE, 2008)
- Can connect people from around the world working in particular areas of study (EDUCAUSE, 2008)
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