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Use of Facebook to Learn Photovoltaic Theory

Received: 19 February 2018     Accepted: 6 March 2018     Published: 27 March 2018
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Abstract

Facebook is the most popular social network among college students. Its significance has transcended beyond its purpose to the point where is presumed to be able to support a learning environment for teaching physics. The purpose of this research is to investigate if Facebook offers a useful and meaningful educational environment able to support, enhance or strengthen the learning of Physics in college students. The research will conduct an experiment in which observable throw achieve: [1] Identify the concept of students about the use of Facebook as a virtual environment that facilitates learning of physics. [2] Identify instrumentation elements developed by students during the use of Facebook as a learning environment in the subject of photovoltaic theory. [3] Identify the satisfaction of a group of 50 students in their first year of college about the learning experience of the use of Facebook as a learning platform. All this under the perspective of Instrumental Genesis.

Published in Science Journal of Education (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.sjedu.20180601.14
Page(s) 22-38
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Keywords

Physics Education, Facebook, Instrumental Genesis

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  • Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Department of Physics Education, México City, México

  • Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Department of Physics Education, México City, México

  • Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Department of Physics Education, México City, México

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