%0 Conference Paper %1 breuer2009social %A Breuer, Ruth %A Klamma, Ralf %A Cao, Yiwei %A Vuorikari, Riina %B Learning in the Synergy of Multiple Disciplines, Proceedings of the EC-TEL 2009 %C Berlin/Heidelberg %D 2009 %E Cress, U. %E Dimitrova, V. %E Specht, M. %I Springer %K ectel2009 fullPapers network_analysis social-network visualisation %T Social Network Analysis of 45.000 Schools: A Case Study of Technology Enhanced Learning in Europe %V 5794 %X Social networks make an essential contribution to knowledge sharing in our fast moving and changing world. However, it is difficult to apply new techniques to the complex, firm and Europe-wide differing educational systems, and this process for technology-enhanced learning is still evolving and challenging. This paper presents the research results of applying social network analysis methods to a real and lively social network, which intends to enhance the cooperation and knowledge sharingamong over 45.000 European schools within the eTwinning network. We developed a web-based tool for network analysis and the visualization of various network views and data mining outcomes as proof of concept. This prototype is evaluated on the educational social network eTwinning coordinated by the European Schoolnet, with special regard to its network structure and collaboration activity.

@inproceedings{breuer2009social, abstract = {Social networks make an essential contribution to knowledge sharing in our fast moving and changing world. However, it is difficult to apply new techniques to the complex, firm and Europe-wide differing educational systems, and this process for technology-enhanced learning is still evolving and challenging. This paper presents the research results of applying social network analysis methods to a real and lively social network, which intends to enhance the cooperation and knowledge sharingamong over 45.000 European schools within the eTwinning network. We developed a web-based tool for network analysis and the visualization of various network views and data mining outcomes as proof of concept. This prototype is evaluated on the educational social network eTwinning coordinated by the European Schoolnet, with special regard to its network structure and collaboration activity.}, added-at = {2009-09-25T10:36:23.000+0200}, address = {Berlin/Heidelberg}, author = {Breuer, Ruth and Klamma, Ralf and Cao, Yiwei and Vuorikari, Riina}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2071721ce46f48ed4c3d1e2b0eb750137/ectel09}, booktitle = {Learning in the Synergy of Multiple Disciplines, Proceedings of the EC-TEL 2009}, editor = {Cress, U. and Dimitrova, V. and Specht, M.}, interhash = {6b547466faba60af9ce3215da0353a61}, intrahash = {071721ce46f48ed4c3d1e2b0eb750137}, keywords = {ectel2009 fullPapers network_analysis social-network visualisation}, month = {October}, paperid = {1101}, publisher = {Springer}, series = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science}, timestamp = {2009-09-25T10:36:26.000+0200}, title = {Social Network Analysis of 45.000 Schools: A Case Study of Technology Enhanced Learning in Europe}, topic = {Full Papers}, volume = 5794, year = 2009 }