نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 استادیار، گروه علوم تربیتی، دانشکده ادبیات و علوم انسانی، دانشگاه حکیم سبزواری، سبزوار، ایران(نویسنده مسئول)
2 دکتری مطالعات برنامه‌ریزی درسی، دانشگاه بیرجند، بیرجند، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژه‌ها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The aim of the present study is to explain the perceptions of university professors of the nature and application of social networks in educational processes. This study was conducted with a qualitative approach and phenomenological method. The statistical population included members of the faculty of Birjand University, and the sample was selected using a purposive sampling method and based on predetermined criteria. The data collection process continued using semi-structured interviews until theoretical saturation was achieved. The resulting data were analyzed using coding. The findings were categorized into six selected codes, 17 focused codes, and 70 open codes. Dimensions such as professors' perceptions of the nature of social networks, characteristics of social networks in Iran, educational applications, consequences, challenges, and suggested solutions for educational use of this platform were identified as selected codes. Also, based on the participants' perception, social networks have a dynamic and evolving nature. According to the professors' perspective, social networks in Iran have characteristics such as imbalance in use, lack of appropriate infrastructure, and political interference. Also, according to the professors' perspective, these networks have recreational, economic, and educational functions. Challenges such as the negative attitude of some professors and unbalanced use by students were also extracted from other themes. Based on the findings of this study, it seems necessary to pay attention to solutions such as reviewing policies, the knowledge management process, building educational culture, developing infrastructure, and developing clear procedures for the purposeful use of social networks in the higher education system.
کلیدواژه‌ها [English]
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