Date of Award
Spring 3-15-2013
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Science in Information Systems
Department
Business and Information Systems
First Advisor
Wayne Pauli
Second Advisor
Daniel Talley
Third Advisor
Kari Forbes-Boyte
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate student use of online, social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), E-Learning course content management systems (Blackboard and Desire 2 Learn), and to determine the extent of student participation in each system and the relationship, if any, between these systems. Objectively, this study was designed to: 1) determine if greater E-Learning satisfaction is derived through increased use of online social networking sites; 2) determine, through self-reporting, how much time students with tablet PCs (mobile computers) at Dakota State University and Texas A&M University-Texarkana use social networking during face-to-face class time; and 3) collect data regarding user’s opinion of portals between E-Learning systems and social networks, and vice-versa.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Kevin, "Social Networking and E-Learning: Determining Time and Satisfaction Derived Through Dual Use" (2013). Masters Theses & Doctoral Dissertations. 289.
https://scholar.dsu.edu/theses/289