The Power of Social Media to Build Cultural Connections for Online Doctoral Students

• In Event: Social Networks and online learning

Short Description

Building culture in online doctoral programs can sometimes prove to be a difficult task. When the new responsibilities of becoming full-time students are coupled with existing professional obligations, establishing spaces for informal peer-to-peer connections can help students find community, encouragement, and companionship in ways that are unlikely even in high-residency programs. In this presentation, Ed.D. students share their lived experiences about how a culture of support developed through their deliberate use of social media.

Authors

• Presenter: Melissa K. Jones, Florida State University

• Presenter: Samantha A. Bookman, Florida State University

• Presenter: Anastacia LaCombe, Florida State University

• Presenter: Cyndy Loomis, Florida State University

• Presenter: Holly Proctor, Florida State University

• Presenter: Erin Verity, Florida State University