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Understanding the Use of WhatsApp by Teacher Groups in Low-income South Indian Schools

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Konagai_cornell_0058O_10850.pdf (930.77 KB)
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https://doi.org/10.7298/8jz9-9241
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/70324
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Author
Konagai, Noel
Abstract

We describe a mixed-methods study that analyzes WhatsApp group conversations between teachers of low-income Indian schools, group conversation administrators, and group staff members. We use exploratory data analysis and statistical analysis on our dataset of 26 group conversations. Our analysis shows how groups that employed creative engagement techniques resulted in higher engagement rates. Second, we discuss how structured conversations can lead to higher engagement rates. Finally, we detail the implications of the outside work hour engagement trends shown in our details for teachers' well-being.

Description
24 pages
Date Issued
2020-05
Committee Chair
Azenkot, Shiri
Committee Member
Estrin, Deborah
Degree Discipline
Information Science
Degree Name
M.S., Information Science
Degree Level
Master of Science
Rights
Attribution 4.0 International
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Type
dissertation or thesis
Link(s) to Catalog Record
https://catalog.library.cornell.edu/catalog/13254549

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