a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Classification number LC5800

b Item number .P73 2013

a Personal name Gazi, Zehra Altınay,

h Medium Electronic Document

a Title Practıce Of Connectıvısm As Learnıng Theory: Enhancıng Learnıng Process Through Socıal Networkıng Sıte (Facebook)

c Statement of responsibility, etc Zehra Altınay Gazi, Fahriye Altınay Aksal, Nesrin Menemenci.

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Near East University,

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Nicosia,

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Northern Cyprus.

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2013.

a General note http://jss.gantep.edu.tr/index.php/jss/article/view/228

a Summary, etc Problem Statement: The ways of learning and teaching have changed based on the importance of collaboration, active participation and technology integrated instruction. Active learning plays a great role that learners become leader of their learning process and knowledge construction process. Learners’ responsibilities and roles within learning process through collaboration and group work provide an opportunity to moderate re-construction of knowledge. Experiences and knowledge sharing become essential to develop skills of management and control within the learning process. By the integration of technology, it is crucial to focus on online learning process that facilitates learners to be a leader of their learning process and knowledge construction. Purpose of Study: In this study, it was aimed to develop “The Practice of Being Self Leaders in Online Learning Environment” and additionally it is aimed to develop self-leaders roles of students in tourism education through project and practice based courses. Methods: This research study encircled a qualitative research model to collect in-depth data from students by semi-structured interviews, self-reports and discussion via internet The multiple data were triangulated and analysed the matically. Findings&Results: It is revealed that students have experienced how to be a leader in their course learning process in online learning environment and they developed skills of awareness, reflection, research and negotiation. Conclusion&Recommendations: In conclusion, the author exposed that contents of course practice and online learning environment helped students develop their self-leaders skills. Students assumed responsibility during process and incresed their mindfulness, solving problemsskills.

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Near East University Article

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Makale

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Distance Education

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Online Learning

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element self-leadership

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Connectivism

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element digitalage

g Relationship information 2013, Vol.12, No:2

t Title journal of social sciences