HIGHER EDUCATION: A WEB 2.0 WORLD OF COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, PARTICIPATION AND SHARING

Nikleia Eteokleous
Frederick University

Despo Ktoridou
University of Nicosia
Cyprus

Web 2.0 tools and social networking are part of our daily life activities. How about transforming social networking to educational networking, through Web 2.0 tools integration within the teaching and learning process? Employing a case study approach, the paper examines students' perceptions and experiences regarding the use of Google applications as learning tools in three university courses. The results revealed students experiences and perceptions in using Google applications for academic and social purposes, providing valuable information in designing the prototype of the new to the University of Nicosia "UNICloud" — a blended learning environment aiming to meet student expectations and support evolving pedagogical approaches.

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