Online tools in teaching and learning and the problem of ‘Web 2.0’: a case study of an Information Studies Department, Oman
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Authors
Al Kindi, Salim Said Ali
Date
2014Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Paul William Genoni
Dr Tama Leaver
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts, Department of Internet Studies
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Abstract
This study addresses the role of various online tools, collectively known as ‘Web 2.0’ tools, in university education within the Gulf Cooperation Council and investigation the problem of ‘Web 2.0’, using as a case study the ‘Web 2.0’ teaching and learning practices of Information Studies Department (ISD) in Oman. The data was collected using a mixed-method approach consisting of three steps: semi- structured face to face interviews, online survey and two case studies.
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