Fei Gao|Tian Luo|Ke Zhang
Tweeting for learning: A critical analysis of research on microblogging in education published in 2008–2011
Bowling Green State University|Ohio University|Wayne State College|Wayne State University
abstract study critically analyzed current body published research microblogging education mie build deep comprehensive understanding increasingly popular phenomenon twentyone studies mie 20082011 selected based selection criteria analyzed answer following questions types research published mie microblogging used teaching learning studies educational benefits microblogging teaching learning suggestions implications current research future mie research practices analysis suggests microblogging potential encourage participation engagement reflective thinking well collaborative learning different learning settings quality research however varies greatly suggesting need rigorous research mie analysis implications mie practices well research development efforts practitioner notes already known topic microblogging potential facilitate learning research microblogging conducted different educational settings paper adds characteristics current research microblogging education educators researchers integrated microblogging achieve different educational goals identified studies identified educational effects using microblogging teaching learning challenges suggestions using microblogging teaching learning implications practice andor policy future research microblogging education go beyond formal higher education settings considering learning occurring settings future research needs observe analyze learners participate learn microbloggingbased environments time innovative data collection analysis methods needed understand interaction learning occur environments future research needed identify effective approaches microblogging integration