Future SNA e-learning studies should examine two-mode networks and additional communication channels such as chat rooms, wikis, blogs and microblogs¶

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Description¶

The review recommends that future research broaden the network structures and communication channels studied. It states: "Future studies should examine two-mode networks and communication channels like chat rooms, wikis, blogs and microblogs." This addresses the limitation that most existing work analysed one-mode forum networks, extending SNA to other e-learning interaction data types.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Access to interaction data from channels beyond forums, and analytic treatment of two-mode network data.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• Learners in e-learning environments

Target Learning Goals¶

• Analysing interaction patterns across diverse e-learning communication channels

Related Strategies¶

• Future SNA e-learning studies should include a quantitative approach exploiting the statistical power of SNA to explain complex systems

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Cela, K.L., Sicilia, M.Á. & Sánchez, S. (2015). Social Network Analysis in E-Learning Environments: A Preliminary Systematic Review. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-014-9276-0