Exploring the Use of Social Media to Advance K12 Science Education

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Author(s): Jinjin Ma (Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Dickson K.W. Chiu (Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)and Jeff K.T. Tang (School of Computing and Information Sciences, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 14
Source title: K-12 STEM Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3832-5.ch027

Keywords: Education / Information Science Reference / K-12 Education / STEM Education

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The astonishing popularity of social media and its emergence into the education arena has shown tremendous potential for innovations in teaching and learning. It enables student-centered learning in a more collaborative and interactive way in the online learning environment. However, few research has been conducted about how to use social media appropriately and effectively in Science education. The main purposes of this project is to explore the experience and perceptions of teachers with relevant teaching experience in using social media for K12 Science education, including the current level and scope of social media use, perception of utility, and its potential impact on science education. The implications, considerations, and challenges for and against the possible use of social media in science education were discussed with possible further research suggestions.

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