The Inherent Tensions of “Instant Education”: A Critical Review of Mobile Instant Messaging
Volume: 19, Issue: 5
Published: Nov 27, 2018
Abstract
This paper critically reviews literature on the role of Mobile Instant Messaging (MIM) applications, such as WhatsApp, in supporting learning and teaching practice. Using formal qualitative synthesis as its methodology, and dialectical theory as an analytical framework, our main objective was to identify tensions, affordances, constraints, and resolution strategies in educational uses of MIM. In contrast to prior work, the analysis offers a...
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Title
The Inherent Tensions of “Instant Education”: A Critical Review of Mobile Instant Messaging
Published Date
Nov 27, 2018
Volume
19
Issue
5
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