Social Networks as a Tool for E-Collaborative Learning and its Effects on Knowledge Acquisition and Satisfaction Among Al-Aqsa University Students

Publisher: IGI Global_journal

E-ISSN: 1942-9029|9|2|24-45

ISSN: 1942-9010

Source: International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking (IJVCSN), Vol.9, Iss.2, 2017-04, pp. : 24-45

Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.

Previous Menu Next

Abstract

The study sought to identify the effectiveness of social networks as a tool for E-collaborative learning on knowledge acquisition among the students of the Faculty of Education at Al-Aqsa University and satisfaction towards it. To answer the study questions, the developmental research methodology and a one experimental group design with Pre-Post Tests was selected. So, the researchers developed: List of content Analysis of “Evaluation Measurement” Course, Social networks strategy design as E-collaborative learning tool using Elgazzar (2012) ISD model, two approved research tools (knowledge acquisition and satisfaction). Participants were 33 students of the Faculty of Education at Al-Aqsa University. The study concluded that: 1. There are significant differences at level (a = 0.01) between the two means of pre-post scores of the Acquisition of knowledge and favor to the post test 2. There are significant differences at level (a = 0.01) between the two means of pre-post scores of the total score and the dimensions of the satisfaction and favor to the post test.