Teacher's Perspective for the Implementation of Social Networks in Virtual Education at a Higher Level

A virtual social network is a space for essential interaction in the life of Internet users, but its capacity as a complement to educational activities at the University has not been widely explored. In this research, we want to propose the use of a theoretical model in which collaborative, cooperative, participatory and interactive work between teachers and students is encouraged, as well as to identify the factors that influence the acceptance of social network applications for use in contexts of higher education institutions. The objective is to carry out an analysis from the teaching perspective on the implementation of social networks in education at the higher education level. The deductive method and exploratory research were used to analyze the problems that arise from properly applying social networks in education. It turned out indicators defined by other authors, the main actors and a conceptual model based on the use of social networks in education. It was concluded that implementing social networks in the educational field is of great help in the teaching and learning process since collaborative and cooperative work is encouraged without leaving aside the existence of interaction between the benefited peers.