Reserve "social learning" for platforms grounded in social learning theory; describe social-media-enabled platforms as "STIL" (Social Technology in Learning)¶

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Description¶

The paper recommends that until a holistic online learning platform based on the fundamental principles of social learning theory exists, the term "social learning" should not describe platforms that merely include social media capabilities. It proposes "a more precise descriptor for that movement would be something such as 'STIL', Social Technology in Learning." Building such a platform would require collaboration among technology experts, educators, social learning theorists, psychologists, sociologists and students.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A serious effort to create a holistic online learning platform facilitating the fundamental principles of social learning theory

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Target Learners¶

• Education technology vendors, course designers, and institutional administrators

Target Learning Goals¶

• Accurate labeling and theory-grounded design of social learning platforms

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Key Sources¶

• Gilfus et. al. (2009). "Social Learning" Buzz Masks Deeper Dimensions. Gilfus Education Group. https://www.gilfuseducationgroup.com