Teaching and learning processes in a school learning network

Abstract

Often methods of contemporary schooling assumed teacher-centred practices. I draw on the concept of social learning and learning networks to challenge this model. In particular, I explore the role of a learning technology, a Social Network Site called Edmodo in teaching and learning practices in the primary classroom. Both, a quantitative approach and qualitative technique were utilised. By doing so, I attempt to understand not only the patterns of interaction, but also the underlying meaning of interactions used in the asynchronous environment. This study aims to bridge gaps between contemporary methods of schooling and learning technologies. I will show the applicability of Edmodo in expanding teaching and learning repertoires and in building learning networks in young learners. © 2014 Springer International Publishing Switzerland.