An Evaluation of Google Plus Communities as an Active Learning Journal Alternative to Improve Learning Efficacy

Contribution Summary

This research explores the use of Google Plus Communities as an active learning journal alternative to traditional learning journals. The authors discuss the limitations of traditional learning journals, including the lack of feedback and limited sharing of student work. They present a case study of a module that implemented G+ Communities as a learning journal alternative, highlighting the benefits of increased student engagement, peer learning, and social learning. The authors provide guidelines for implementing G+ Communities in educational settings, including setting up private communities, creating categories for student entries, and using automated statistical reporting tools to measure student engagement. The study concludes that G+ Communities have the potential to improve learning efficacy and foster a sense of community among students.

Keywords: Active Learning Journal; Google Plus Communities; Collaborative Learning; Social Learning; Student Engagement; Learning Efficacy; Educational Technology; Pedagogy 2.0