Week 7 Reading - Social media learning activities (SMLA): Implications for design.

 

This article provided an opportunity to dig deeper into the world of SMLAs and their associated considerations, specifically: how to integrate SMLAs into curriculum; types of SMLAs; design considerations; the supported cognitive processes; and types of knowledge engagement. I was interested to learn that the design of SMLAs often reflects traditional LMSs and how the social media aspects are of underutilized, I think this aspect requires a high degree of understanding of these technologies and the context in order to apply them effectively. I agreed with the point about the integration of multiple social media sources within an activity, I think that design should allow for flexibility to allow the student to select the most appropriate platform for the context/activity. It is clear that the integration of multiple forms of social media into activities is beneficial; however, the complexity relates to how this is done to effect. 

 

Source: Zgheib, G. E., & Dabbagh, N. (2020). Social media learning activities (SMLA): Implications for design, Online Learning, 24(1), 50-66. 


 


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