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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2013, Vol. 4(1) 1-14

Use of Social Networks in Teacher Training Programs: a Case Study

Gilmara T. BARCELOS, Silvia Cristina F. BATISTA

pp. 1 - 14

Publish Date: January 31, 2013  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

In current society, Digital Technologies (DT) are powerful pedagogical resources, however, they require special teacher training. This paper analyzes a case study carried in a subject given in a lato sensu post-graduation course for teachers. The program promoted the discussion of the use of DT, and used an Internet social network (ISN) to support activities. Therefore, this article aims to analyze difficulties and advantages of the use of ISN in teacher education programs. The study starts with a reflection of the importance of training teachers in the use of DT and the pedagogical use of ISN. Following, the case study is contextualized, and the methodological procedures are described. The paper closes with a discussion of the difficulties and benefits of social networking based on data derived from the observation, questionnaire and students’ posts on the network. Despite the difficulties, use of the ISN was considered a positive one.

Keywords: Internet social networks, teacher training, digital technologies


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
BARCELOS, G.T., & BATISTA, S.C.F. (2013). Use of Social Networks in Teacher Training Programs: a Case Study. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 4(1), 1-14.

Harvard
BARCELOS, G. and BATISTA, S. (2013). Use of Social Networks in Teacher Training Programs: a Case Study. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 4(1), pp. 1-14.

Chicago 16th edition
BARCELOS, Gilmara T. and Silvia Cristina F. BATISTA (2013). "Use of Social Networks in Teacher Training Programs: a Case Study". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 4 (1):1-14.