• Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

Higher Education (HE) teaching practices have evolved over the last twenty years, with more emphasis on student-centered pedagogy. There is an increased expectation placed onto the role that technology can play to harness effective learning. However, one could argue that there remains disconnect between our ambition for interactive learning through technology and the realities of our practice (Roblyer et al, 2010). This study explores the concept of interactive learning by focusing upon a specific use of mobile and portable technology. The role of social media may offer a new construct to enhance the learning experience. Greenhow and Gleason (2012) explore the use of Twitter as a new literacy practice. They suggest that when used in higher education, it may lead to increased engagement and better interaction between students and teachers. This view is also shared by Fusch (2011), who argues that the tools of the trade are as important as the learning objectives, and that tools are needed which promote social presence, create a more interactive learning environment and foster collaborative study. Dunn (2012) realises that more emphasis must be placed on learning with technology. The default setting for many academics remains on teaching with technology. The two perspectives, when not aligned, can create very different experiences for students. Laird and Kuh (2005) support this argument. They argue that active learning and deep interaction between students and their teachers requires an extended degree of technological engagement. How the technology is used and how it is integrated into the learning process is important. Zepke and Leach (2010) suggest that motivation and student dispositions will influence their ability to engage in interactive learning, where the line between online learning and socialization is becoming blurred.

Teaching In higher Education: Can Social Media Enhance the Learning Experience?

"Teaching In higher Education: Can Social Media Enhance the Learning Experience?", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 12, page no.146-150, December-2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1712202.pdf

"Teaching In higher Education: Can Social Media Enhance the Learning Experience?", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 12, page no. pp146-150, December-2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1712202.pdf