Impact of a Social Network Messaging App on Team Cohesiveness and Quality of Completed Team Projects in an Undergraduate Team Project
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| Title: | Impact of a Social Network Messaging App on Team Cohesiveness and Quality of Completed Team Projects in an Undergraduate Team Project |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Graham, C. Matt, Jones, Nory |
| Source: | Journal of Educational Technology Systems. Jun 2019 47(4):539-553. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Software, Synchronous Communication, Teamwork, Group Unity, Student Projects, Undergraduate Students, Performance Factors, Outcome Measures, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Social Networks, Incidence, Goal Orientation, Peer Relationship, Social Media, Productivity, Management Information Systems, Databases, Virtual Classrooms |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0047239518821937 |
| ISSN: | 0047-2395 |
| Abstract: | This research sought to determine what impact a social network messaging app could have on student's team project performance. The app allowed students to self-select teams based on user profiles within the app. The study investigated three hypotheses that measured the apps impact on the quality of completed team projects, the team's sense of shared goals, and team cohesiveness. The findings suggested that social network messaging apps that provide a sense of common ground between team members may better engage students in project teamwork which could lead to improved learning and better team cohesiveness. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1217047 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This research sought to determine what impact a social network messaging app could have on student's team project performance. The app allowed students to self-select teams based on user profiles within the app. The study investigated three hypotheses that measured the apps impact on the quality of completed team projects, the team's sense of shared goals, and team cohesiveness. The findings suggested that social network messaging apps that provide a sense of common ground between team members may better engage students in project teamwork which could lead to improved learning and better team cohesiveness. |
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| ISSN: | 0047-2395 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0047239518821937 |
