This paper presents a work-in-progress of how social networking, Web 2.0 and emerging communication technologies might be successfully used to support authentic self- management education for children aged 11-13 years who are living with Type 1 diabetes. The study employs a mixed-method approach that has been adopted within a Design Based Research framework. This paper explains the research problem, the theoretical framework that will underpin the study and the overall research design.
Keywords: learning communities, authentic learning, Design Based Research, diabetes education
Keywords
Learning communities, authentic learning, Design Based Research, diabetes education.
