Students' use of the internet and social networking sites for learning at Sultan Qaboos University

Al-Musawi, Ali S.; Ammar, Mohammed E.

doi:10.1504/ijsmile.2015.070775

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“…Findings show that students hold positive perceptions towards their use of e-books, as means are found to be high, indicating positive correlations between the three variables. This finding can be interpreted by SQU students' tendency to use mobile devices in their learning (Al Musawi & Ammar, 2015). Further, it explains that university students seem to be more responsive about using e-books in their studies than students in Omani early school stages, whose motivation was not positively affected by e-book use (Al Musawi et al, 2017).…”

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“…On the contrary, this study reveals no significant differences between male and female students in terms of their self-efficacy. This is perhaps due to the frequent use of technology by Omani male and female students which is affected by cultural factors and led to expressing similar perceptions towards e-book use behavior patterns (Al Musawi and Ammar, 2015). Therefore, the second hypothesis is partially accepted for the motivation variable, while it is not supported for the self-efficacy variable.…”

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“…Al Saadi et al (2017) also found that students at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) perform various practices on e-books, but do not favor e-books over traditional ones in their studies. Al Musawi and Ammar (2015) find that the majority of SQU students weekly utilize mobile devices for educational tasks and activities. Besides, findings show that this use is affected by gender and cultural factors, and improves students' technological skills.…”

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Effects of Students Attitudes towards Using E-Books on Their Self-efficacy and Academic Motivation

ElAdl

Al-Musawi²

2020

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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<p style="text-align: justify;">This study aims to investigate students’ attitudes towards e- book use, and its relationship to self-efficacy and academic motivation in Omani higher education institutions. The sample of the study, which was chosen based on the stratification random method, consisted of 200 students from both genders and different colleges and academic years. To achieve the aims of the study, a descriptive correlational approach was adopted using attitudes, academic motivation and self-efficacy scales developed by the researchers, and administered to the study sample after assessing their psychometric properties. Findings show generally a positive significant correlation between students’ attitudes towards e-book use, self-efficacy, and academic motivation.</p>

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Effects of Students Attitudes towards Using E-Books on Their Self-efficacy and Academic Motivation

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Al-Musawi²

2020

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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“…Besides being used for dissemination of information [ 39 ], social networks can improve students’ level of engagement during courses, can enhance the educational process by allowing teachers to share with students varied course materials, and they can also improve collaboration between students, by allowing them to chat in real time that facilitates effective feedback and comment on the posts of their peers [ 6 ]. Social networks help teachers and students maintain continuous contact while setting up new spaces for learning; [ 40 ] they make learning interactive [ 41 ], and through them students can access and read the content taught at any date and time [ 7 ]. However, social networks can also have a negative impact while being used as educational tools.…”

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Dear student, what should I write on my wall? A case study on academic uses of Facebook and Instagram during the pandemic

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Prior to the COVID 19 pandemic, discussions about online learning referred to the use of e-learning platforms and social networks as auxiliary tools in the educational process. Due to the pandemic, universities were forced to adopt an exclusive online teaching process and most universities today use platforms dedicated to online learning such as Moodle platforms. In this context, we were interested in analyzing the attitude of students regarding the way social networks could be integrated into the educational process, and if the positive attitude of students towards social networks and their use for academic purposes, proven in previous studies, remains positive under the conditions generated by the pandemic. In this regard, the present study aimed at identifying the attitude of Romanian students towards the use of Facebook and Instagram as educational tools and the circumstances in which students believe these platforms could be used by them and their teachers. An online survey was conducted on 872 students from public higher education institutions in Romania. Based on the exploratory factor analysis and the parametric test, the empirical results show that students have a slightly positive attitude towards using Facebook in the educational process, but they have a more reticent, less positive attitude towards using Instagram. Thus, the most appropriate contexts in which these platforms could be used are represented by extracurricular activities. A higher preference for the use of Facebook rather than Instagram, was identified among master and PhD students. No major differences were revealed in student subgroups sorted by gender or study domain.

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“…At present, SQU prepares its undergraduate students to be able to apply the knowledge and skills relevant to the specialization; and communicate effectively and use information and communication technologies [12]. Therefore, the students are well versed in using new technologies such as social media and mobile apps to improve their learning and lives [13].…”

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Impact of Using m-Health App on Improving Undergraduate Students’ Sports and Health Habits and Their Attitudes toward Its Use

Al-Musawi¹,

Al-Ani²,

Al-Aghbari³

2019

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This study aims to explore the Sultan Qaboos University undergraduate students' perceptions and attitudes towards using m-Health app and its impact on improving their sports and health habits. Triangulation was used by applying a questionnaire and focus groups interviews to answer the research questions. The survey sample was (20) male and female students from four science and humanities colleges. Both quantitative and qualitative findings unequivocally reveal the students' positive perceptions and attitudes toward the use of the mobile health app. No statistically significant differences were found between the responses of either males or females, or the science and humanitarian colleges of the sample students. In light of these findings, the study set forth its conclusions and recommendations.

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Students' use of the internet and social networking sites for learning at Sultan Qaboos University

Cited by 6 publications

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Effects of Students Attitudes towards Using E-Books on Their Self-efficacy and Academic Motivation

Effects of Students Attitudes towards Using E-Books on Their Self-efficacy and Academic Motivation

Dear student, what should I write on my wall? A case study on academic uses of Facebook and Instagram during the pandemic

Impact of Using m-Health App on Improving Undergraduate Students’ Sports and Health Habits and Their Attitudes toward Its Use

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