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**2. Social learning versus individualization of learning** (Nada & Mita) Social processes mediate learning. Students learn at a deeper level when learning is constructed, through interactive discussion //(deleted: with peers, for example)//. The authors explore the possibilities of social networking (//e.g.// Facebook, wikis, blogs) as powerful learning tools. Papert (1999) wrote that it is critical to shift from learners engaging with institutional procedures to the institution engaging with the learner. This implies that institutions need to recognize the new cultures of learning and networking and engage with those cultures. Yet that involves profound change in institutional practice, procedures, organization, curriculum and pedagogy. We must shift from the idea that educational institutions are isolated from the community to one of social discourse, knowledge development, and sharing. Also, we need to rethink the role of education and provide support for learning within communities and society through technology. To this end, this paper //(changed from: section)// explores the potential for social networking vs. individualized learning in the //21st century (changed from: age of the digital native)//.  //{Mita (March 31): Hope these changes are ok with you. Please see the section headings below, change and add as you wish. It will be better to start writing the paper. We could meet on skype and distribute our responsibilities for this paper and set some deadlines.}//


 * Final Version**

Social processes mediate learning. Students learn at a deeper level when learning is constructed, through interactive discussion. The authors explore the possibilities of social networking (//e.g. // Facebook, wikis, blogs) as powerful learning tools. Papert (1999) wrote that it is critical to shift from learners engaging with institutional procedures to the institution engaging with the learner. This implies that institutions need to recognize the new cultures of learning and networking and engage with those cultures. Yet that involves profound change in institutional practice, procedures, organization, curriculum and pedagogy. We must shift from the idea that educational institutions are isolated from the community to one of social discourse, knowledge development, and sharing. Also, we need to rethink the role of education and provide support for learning within communities and society through technology. To this end, this paper explores the potential for social networking vs. individualized learning in the 21st century. (148 words)


 * Introduction**


 * Changes required for incorporating social learning environment in formal education**


 * Interaction and effect of social and individual learning premises**


 * Concluding remarks**


 * References**