Peer Learning in the Class or on Facebook? _x000D_ A Correlational Experiment on Learning Outcomes

This paper presents two interventions to improve the peer learning practice in an Information System course; namely (1) class-based peer tutoring in small groups and (2) discussions on Facebook group of the course. The article aims at comparing the correlations between the learning outcomes with class-based peer tutoring as well as with Facebook engagement. The findings show that although the learning outcomes are correlated with the both of these two interventions, the students’ engagement on Facebook has a stronger correlation with the learning outcomes. The study also reports the lessons learned in improving students’ engagement on the Facebook group of the course. The results have been discussed in the lens of Theory of Peer Learning and the future avenues of research have been suggested. This study also motivates teaching practitioners in Information Systems to improve peer learning practices by the use of social networking sites in their courses.