Discussion
According to the results obtained after the correlation analysis we can argue that rather than performance, social learning is influenced by social network properties such as structure, relations and network position. In summary,
• denser networks are not conducive to learning;
• those highly efficient or who hold key brokerage positions are able to learn better than those in less efficient network positions.
• strong ties matter more so than weak ties as far as learning is concerned. This can be attributed to the complexity associated with learning and such findings are consistent with literature (Krackhardt, 1992).
• In terms of engagement, those with higher contribution indices demonstrate higher levels of learning as measured by content richness. Furthermore, those who communicate more frequently within their groups than to those outside the group demonstrated higher levels of learning.