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How Do You Like Me Now? Social Media Bridging The Distance In Online Education, Lee Heller
How Do You Like Me Now? Social Media Bridging The Distance In Online Education, Lee Heller
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Distance education has disrupted our educational norm, with students taking more online courses than ever before. Some research has assumed that online students experience a feeling of isolation, disconnect with their institution, and overall, have a diminished educational experience. During the last 10 years, another phenomenon, social media, has also experienced explosive growth, including the largest and most interwoven into modern society: Facebook.
With almost 92% of respondents in this study reporting they use Facebook daily, this study found there was statistical significance (1) between using Facebook for social use and the feelings of isolation; (2) between belonging and participating …
Student Engagement In Undergraduate Social Work Education Among “At-Risk” Students, Ananda Newmark
Student Engagement In Undergraduate Social Work Education Among “At-Risk” Students, Ananda Newmark
Theses and Dissertations
College student engagement is an important factor that contributes to student success. This study is one of the first to explore student engagement in undergraduate social work education by examining engagement levels among at-risk social work students. In this study, two types of at-risk student groups were studied: First Generation College Students (FGCS) and transfer students. A cross sectional research design was used. Secondary analysis was performed on data gathered by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) from five accredited, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programs in one southeast state. A sample of 135 BSW seniors were included in …