The invisible hand of informal (educational) communication!?: Social capital considerations on twitter conversations among teachers

Martin Rehm; Ad Notten

The invisible hand of informal (educational) communication!? Social capital considerations on twitter conversations among teachers

Martin Rehm
, Ad Notten

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Abstract

Twitter can contribute to the continuous professional development of teachers by initiating and fostering informal learning. Social capital theory can aid to analyse the underlying communication processes and outcomes. Yet, previous research has largely neglected teachers and the role of social capital on Twitter. The present study addresses this shortcoming by analysing a hashtag conversation among German speaking teachers. Using social network analysis, we are able to show the relevance of the structural dimension of social capital in Twitter conversations among teachers.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Maastricht
Publisher	UNU-MERIT
Publication status	Published - 14 Sept 2016

Publication series

Series	UNU-MERIT Working Papers
Number	052
ISSN	1871-9872

JEL classifications

d83 - "Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief"
d85 - Network Formation and Analysis: Theory
i21 - Analysis of Education
i28 - Education: Government Policy
o33 - "Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes"
o35 - Social Innovation

Keywords

informal learning
teacher professional development
social capital
social network analysis
social media

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