Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Journal of E-Learning
Volume
18
Issue
1
Publisher
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Publication Date
1-1-2019
First Page
31
Last Page
52
Abstract
Both social media and informal learning spaces have the potential to foment knowledge-building. This article aims to bridge theory and practice with an analysis of the social media practices across informal science learning centers through the lens of the Contextual Model of Learning. We evaluate strategies through directed content analysis of phone interviews, online surveys, and researcher field notes. Our findings reveal that informal science learning centers create marketing-related social media strategies as opposed to ones which align with contemporary learning in informal settings. Implications for researchers who seek to use social media in an educative manner are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Lundgren, L. & Crippen, K. J. (2019). Learning and the practice of social media in informal science education centers. International Journal on E-Learning 18(1), 31-52. Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/181959/
