Title :
Does social computing provide satisfaction for modern learner?
Author :
Pilav-Velic, Amila ; Habul, Aida
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Econ. & Bus., Univ. of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Abstract :
The purpose of this paper is to point out that Social Computing in e-learning results in unique and positive experience of e-learners, but not only in the facilitated communication of all participants in this process. Research findings demonstrate that social interaction is the most prominent feature and advantage of e-learning. SC applications enable students to better adapt learning strategies to the individual needs and constraints. The results show that 43.61% of students are satisfied, and 31% of them are absolutely satisfied with the provided tools (chat, forums, SMS, survey, etc.) as well as its contribution in their education. Moreover satisfactions with their sense of belonging to virtual communities indicate 46.62% of respondents are satisfied, while 16.54% are very satisfied.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; social networking (online); virtual reality; e-learning; modern learner satisfaction; social computing; social interaction; virtual communities; Availability; Collaboration; Communities; Electronic learning; Materials; Social network services; Collaboration; E-Learning; Interactivity; SNAP; Social Computing; Social Networking; Virtual Communities;
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology Interfaces (ITI), Proceedings of the ITI 2011 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dubrovnik
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-897-6
Electronic_ISBN :
1330-1012