Analysis of Online Social Interactions Based on Positive Reinforcement Social Networks in a K–12 Geometry Class
Online social networks are part of our daily life. They are widely used among university students. These platforms have positive and negative aspects. Focusing on the positive aspects, positive reinforcement social networks (PRSNs) have been used to improve the participation of high school students...
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| description | Online social networks are part of our daily life. They are widely used among university students. These platforms have positive and negative aspects. Focusing on the positive aspects, positive reinforcement social networks (PRSNs) have been used to improve the participation of high school students in the classroom. The main objective of this study is to analyze online social interaction on PRSNs, in order to find out if they have a positive impact on classroom participation and students’ self-perceptions of their own social skills, especially in the supposedly difficult STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects, where engagement tends to be lower. An education-oriented PRSN platform has been developed and used by the experimental group of students to promote discussion and facilitate the sharing of different types of materials. These materials had to be related to students’ academic and professional life, but not necessarily related to Mathematics. A total of 72 Geometry students (K–12) and their teacher participated in a semester-long experimental study. Analyses of the interactions through the proposed platform combined with classroom participation revealed that students from the experimental group showed an improvement not found in the control group. Moreover, perceptions of students’ own online skills were analyzed, showing a positive impact after the experiment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-566f530e20b2469d922e812dd5a76cec2023-11-23T02:10:02ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-12-0111231154510.3390/app112311545Analysis of Online Social Interactions Based on Positive Reinforcement Social Networks in a K–12 Geometry ClassSebastian Romero0Habib M. Fardoun1Victor M. R. Penichet2Maria D. Lozano3Jose A. Gallud4Department of Education, Culture and Sport, 02001 Albacete, SpainComputing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi ArabiaAlbacete Research Institute of Informatics, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 02071 Albacete, SpainAlbacete Research Institute of Informatics, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 02071 Albacete, SpainAlbacete Research Institute of Informatics, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 02071 Albacete, SpainOnline social networks are part of our daily life. They are widely used among university students. These platforms have positive and negative aspects. Focusing on the positive aspects, positive reinforcement social networks (PRSNs) have been used to improve the participation of high school students in the classroom. The main objective of this study is to analyze online social interaction on PRSNs, in order to find out if they have a positive impact on classroom participation and students’ self-perceptions of their own social skills, especially in the supposedly difficult STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects, where engagement tends to be lower. An education-oriented PRSN platform has been developed and used by the experimental group of students to promote discussion and facilitate the sharing of different types of materials. These materials had to be related to students’ academic and professional life, but not necessarily related to Mathematics. A total of 72 Geometry students (K–12) and their teacher participated in a semester-long experimental study. Analyses of the interactions through the proposed platform combined with classroom participation revealed that students from the experimental group showed an improvement not found in the control group. Moreover, perceptions of students’ own online skills were analyzed, showing a positive impact after the experiment.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/23/11545online social interactionssocial mediasecondary educationapplied behavior analysis |
| spellingShingle | Sebastian Romero Habib M. Fardoun Victor M. R. Penichet Maria D. Lozano Jose A. Gallud Analysis of Online Social Interactions Based on Positive Reinforcement Social Networks in a K–12 Geometry Class Applied Sciences online social interactions social media secondary education applied behavior analysis |
| title | Analysis of Online Social Interactions Based on Positive Reinforcement Social Networks in a K–12 Geometry Class |
| title_full | Analysis of Online Social Interactions Based on Positive Reinforcement Social Networks in a K–12 Geometry Class |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Online Social Interactions Based on Positive Reinforcement Social Networks in a K–12 Geometry Class |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Online Social Interactions Based on Positive Reinforcement Social Networks in a K–12 Geometry Class |
| title_short | Analysis of Online Social Interactions Based on Positive Reinforcement Social Networks in a K–12 Geometry Class |
| title_sort | analysis of online social interactions based on positive reinforcement social networks in a k 12 geometry class |
| topic | online social interactions social media secondary education applied behavior analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/23/11545 |
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