Use of Social Media to Support the Transition
into Higher Education
• Social resources & support systems
• Access to practical guidance
• Support for academic skills
Karen [email protected]
Domain Community
Practice
“Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly” (Wenger)
• Invite & introduce • Identify needs
perceived cost Vs benefit
perceived usefulness & ease of use
• Sharing• Support• Belongingness
INDIVIDUALS…TOGETHER…PURPOSE…TRUST…SHARE…PRACTICE
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