An Empirical Study of Online Social Networking for Enhancing University Students’ Learning

Lau, Raymond Y. K.

doi:10.7763/ijeeee.2012.v2.158

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“…The use of these programs contributes to the development of a social media-centered society, which has an inevitable impact on how people communicate, educate, and learn (Mao, 2014). Online social networks, according to Lau (2012) encourage students to initiate learning activities. Students who utilize social networking sites online have access to substantial communication and knowledge exchange opportunities, which can help them grow their knowledge.…”

Section: Social Media In Educationmentioning

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The EFL Learning Process: An Examination of the Potential of Social Media

ABDALGANE¹

2022

WJEL

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Social media as a technological tool has recently come to support learning in both academic and public use. Students typically use social networks to enhance their education by discussing and exchanging academic content. However, its impact that needs carefully study to the vast inroads that social media has made into the academic sphere. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine its impact on the process of learning English language in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. It also aims to determine the impact of employing a social media platform in the Saudi classroom on the learning of EFL students. This study explores the role of social media by giving a panoramic view of the types of social media and social networking sites, the use of social medias in education, social media in learner engagement, social media and students' achievement, social media application in the EFL classroom and finally, social media research in the Saudi higher education scene, and the challenges of each of these. This study concludes that students can benefit the most from these media when they are encouraged to use their mobile devices as learning tools. This conclusion echoes earlier findings in the Saudi context that showed the positive impact of social media applications in boosting students' English language learning. Based on a review of the literature gathered from diverse sources, it is recommended to investigate the inclusion of social media applications, platforms and sites in the English language course descriptions at Saudi universities.

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Section: Social Media In Educationmentioning

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The EFL Learning Process: An Examination of the Potential of Social Media

ABDALGANE¹

2022

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“…(7) The term "social network" was rst introduced in 1954 by J.A Barnes. (12) It is an interactive network that enables users to create and connect to information content as both sources and customers. (8) Social networking sites have become a vital tool for sharing ideas, feelings, and knowledge among users.…”

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Undergraduate Physical Therapy Student’s Attitudes Towards Using Social Media for Learning Purposes Among Different Universities in Karachi Pakistan

Goswami,

Jaber

2024

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BACKGROUND: In recent years, students have been progressively active on social networking sites on a constant schedule. In 2012 it gradually used for education. By altering our social norms, beliefs, and culture, social media is progressively becoming a vital component of human society. The aim of this research was to find out physical therapy student attitude towards using social media for learning purposes, as well as evaluate the difference in attitudes between gender and benefits of using social media for learning purpose. METHOD: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 undergraduate physical therapy students from different universities in Karachi Pakistan. RESULTS: According to research, physical therapy students in general have a positive attitude about using social media platforms for educational purposes. YouTube, Wikipedia, Whatsapp, and web-based pages (Facebook) were used by 48.8%, 32.4%, 12%, and 9.2% of students, respectively, for learning purposes. Incorporating social media into classes, according to 116 students (46.4%), would help them learn more effectively. These platforms contribute the finding educational resources, develop writing, listening and other social skills share knowledge enhance self-independent learning, increases collaboration and develop creativity. CONCLUSION: This research found that both male and female physical therapy students had a positive attitude about using social media platforms, with females having a more positive attitude and for academic purposes its use is convenient. Just 47.6% of students have positive attitudes toward the development of academic performance through the use of social media, indicating that it has the potential to improve the quality of the learning environment and academic success.

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“…(Mao, 2014). Online social networks, according to Lau (2012), encourage students to start learning activities. Students who utilise social networking sites online have access to substantial communication and information exchange opportunities, which can help them grow their knowledge.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Social Media in Education: Attitudes of Undergraduate Students of Arunachal Pradesh

Sharma,

Kumar,

Pal

2023

JCM

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The use of social networks is spreading around the globe. Every day, their multifaceted applications and requirements grow. Research reveals that they still have a limited impact on science and education. We think social networks have the capacity to develop fresh circumstances and chances that boost students’ interest in studying. The use of social media in educational process is largely depends on the teachers and the students, how they deal with the social networking for their purposes in a useful manner. Whether, they are ready for it, what type of attitude they have towards use of social media is needed to know. Many researches has been conducted in various places indicated that students show positive attitudes and beliefs about social media use in education. But the situation may differ in different places, as it depends on the availability of network and other aspects. To know the attitude of undergraduate students of Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, the researchers carried out this piece of research. Total 100 undergraduate students were selected as samples, and a self- made attitude scale has been used for data collection. It has been found that the attitudes of undergraduate students are favourable towards use of social media in education irrespective of their gender.

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An Empirical Study of Online Social Networking for Enhancing University Students’ Learning

Cited by 9 publications

References 17 publications

The EFL Learning Process: An Examination of the Potential of Social Media

The EFL Learning Process: An Examination of the Potential of Social Media

Undergraduate Physical Therapy Student’s Attitudes Towards Using Social Media for Learning Purposes Among Different Universities in Karachi Pakistan

Use of Social Media in Education: Attitudes of Undergraduate Students of Arunachal Pradesh

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