creators_name: Ng , Richard
creators_name: Latifah Abdol Latif, 
type: conference_item
datestamp: 2011-12-01 07:44:28
lastmod: 2013-05-17 00:37:30
metadata_visibility: show
corp_creators: Open University Malaysia
title: Social media and the teaching of Mathematics in a lifelong learning environment
ispublished: pub
subjects: LC5201
full_text_status: public
pres_type: paper
keywords: Social Media, Mathematics, Lifelong Learning, Facebook, Blog
abstract: Sharing information and connecting with others has proven to be a powerful tool in
education. Learners collaborate with each other through social media to learn more on
certain subjects, to test and share out ideas and theories, to understand facts, and to solve
problems among peers and teachers. At Open University Malaysia, all courses including
mathematics are delivered via a blend of face-to-face tutorials; self-managed learning using
the print/html modules and e-learning via the institution’s learning management system,
MyVLE. Mathematics is one of the subjects most adult learners find challenging. Some
learners develop a fear or phobia of mathematics either because of negative experiences in
their past or lack of self-confidence. In an effort to improve the teaching of mathematics,
Blog and Facebook are used. The main aim of using these social media is to establish social
networks by fostering communication and knowledge exchange among learners, peers and
tutors in a more informal manner. Such interaction among learners and tutors offer
assistance, orientation and support and ultimately enhances the learning processes by
creating a positive working atmosphere. This paper dwells on our experience in using social
media to improve the teaching of mathematics in a lifelong learning environment. (Abstract by authors)
date: 2011-11-14
date_type: published
pagerange: 355-365
event_title: The International Lifelong Learning Conference (ICLLL) 2011 
event_location: Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
event_dates: 14-15 November 2011
event_type: conference
refereed: TRUE
citation:   Ng , Richard and Latifah Abdol Latif,   (2011) Social media and the teaching of Mathematics in a lifelong learning environment.  In: The International Lifelong Learning Conference (ICLLL) 2011 , 14-15 November 2011, Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.     
document_url: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/654/1/social_media_richard.pdf