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Title: Online Learning Community: University English Teachers' Engagement in Using Facebook Page
Language: English
Authors: Raj Kumar Sharma (ORCID 0009-0003-7066-0493), Resham Bahadur Bist (ORCID 0009-0002-2305-4709)
Source: International Journal of Technology in Education and Science. 2026 10(2):328-343.
Availability: International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. e-mail: ijtesoffice@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijtes.net
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, College Faculty, Language Teachers, English (Second Language), Social Media, Knowledge Level, Teacher Attitudes, Barriers, Teacher Collaboration, Foreign Countries, Teacher Participation, Value Judgment
Geographic Terms: Nepal
ISSN: 2651-5369
Abstract: In addition to providing a wide range of information, Facebook has also been used as a significant learning platform in various educational contexts. This article examines the experiences of University English Teachers (UETs) in Nepal who engaged in a Facebook page as an Online Learning Community (OLC). A four-week intervention was conducted among 19 UETs, who shared professional development content and related activities on the page. Qualitative data were collected through online semistructured interviews with 11 UETs and were analyzed thematically based on interpretative phenomenological analysis. The findings revealed that teachers initially had limited awareness of the concept of OLC; they gradually identified it as a valuable space for sharing experiences, solving professional challenges, and developing collaborative skills. Their engagement increased on the page through activities such as following shared content, commenting, and uploading their learning materials. UETs shared mixed experiences on the Facebook page's effectiveness for academic discussion and professional development. Moreover, they also expressed challenges related to technical devices and skills for active engagement in the OLC. The study suggests that professional online social communities can enhance English teachers' professional knowledge and collaborative skills.
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Entry Date: 2026
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