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FACEBOOK - A SOCIAL NETWORKING TOOL FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: DEVELOPING SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Nikleia Eteokleous, Frederick University; Despo Ktoridou,Iacovos Stavrides and Michalakis Michaelidis, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

The purpose of this research was to examine and evaluate the role, usefulness and value of social networking as perceived by higher education students. It also attempted to examine the educational role of social networking by developing Special Interest Groups within a social networking site (in this case Facebook). Specifically, it describes and presents an evaluation of the use of three Facebook Interest Groups: MIS – Management Information Systems, Science, and Engineering, by the faculty and students of five universities in Cyprus. The preliminary analysis of the results highlights the promising and important role and value of such groups in both social and academic life. Finally, the paper discusses “best practice” policies for Facebook integration for educational purposes.
 

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