Social networks as a teaching resource in higher education

Authors

  • Marta Mauri Medrano University of Zaragoza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15584/kpe.2020.8.16

Keywords:

Social networks, student, learning, higher education, ICT

Abstract

Technologies have advanced dramatically in all areas of society, gradually being incorporated into Universities, until they have become a very valuable educational resource. In this context of permanent changes, Higher Education is called upon to face the challenges posed by new learning methods, in order to improve the way of producing, organizing and disseminating knowledge. The use of ICTs in teaching process increases access, quality and good results.

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Published

2020-12-15

How to Cite

Mauri Medrano, M. (2020). Social networks as a teaching resource in higher education. KULTURA – PRZEMIANY – EDUKACJA, 8, 218–224. https://doi.org/10.15584/kpe.2020.8.16

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Universities in perspective of civilization challenges