scholarly journals SOCIAL MEDIA AS TEACHING/LEARNING TOOLS IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 372-386
Author(s):  
John Eteng Imoke ◽  
Celestine Unoh Nkanu ◽  
Bisong Anthony Etta
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Sampling Procedures

This study verified students’ perceptions on whether utilisation of the social media tools for teaching/learning can possibly contribute towards driving 21st century inclusive education efforts in Nigerian universities. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Study’s population was made up of all 392 students of Educational Technology unit of the Department of Curriculum and Teaching in the Faculty of Education in the University of Calabar. Sample was drawn through purposive sampling procedures with a sample of 68 respondents drawn for the study. A 15-item questionnaire tagged “Learners’ Perceptions of social media as Teaching/Learning Tools and Contributions to 21st century Inclusive Education Efforts’ Questionnaire” (LPSMTLTCIEEQ) was utilized to collect data. Using Cronbach Alpha, the reliability estimate of the instrument was 0.82. Data analysis was achieved using frequencies and percentages. The findings revealed that students had favourable perceptions concerning utilisation of the social media tools for teaching/learning as a vital contributor towards driving 21st century inclusive education efforts. Recommendations included that; lecturers should incorporate use of social media tools for teaching-learning processes.

Using Social Media Marketing for Competitive Advantage

2016 ◽  
pp. 201-218
Author(s):  
Amir Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Social media provides companies innovative ways to market their products and services to their customers. The social media tools, such as Facebook, provides new ways to reach customers. With increasing number of people being connected to social media, businesses of all types are targeting social media as a new platform to reach their customers and strengthen customer relationships. Still, many companies are unsure as to how they can use social media for their advantage. There is lack of resources and fear of failure that hold many companies back from using social media in their marketing campaigns. Companies need a set of guidelines to understand how they can develop long-term, successful marketing strategies that involve social media as a significant component. This chapter analyzes use of social media marketing to suggest some ways companies can use social media to generate value both for them and their customers. This chapter also discusses how companies can develop a social media marketing strategy.

Social Media Use within Project Teams

2016 ◽  
pp. 1238-1258
Author(s):  
Linky Van der Merwe
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Practical Recommendations

This chapter gives practical recommendations about the social media tools and applications for use on projects. It will introduce the reader to the most popular and widely used social media tools and will provide considerations for the selection of the best tools to integrate with projects. Platforms being described from a project management point of view are LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Yammer, Google+, Blogs, Wikis, Instant Messaging, YouTube, Webinars, SlideShare, Podcasts and Vodcasts. Best practice recommendations are given for each tool from a project manager as well as a team member perspective. Advice is given about dealing with various challenges such as security concerns and managing the culture change. The current trends that will dictate and influence the use of social media on projects are also discussed.

scholarly journals Social Media Tools for Educational Sustainability in Conflict-Affected Regions

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 662
Author(s):  
Hoda Baytiyeh
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Student Interactions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Student Safety ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Media Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

This conceptual paper demonstrates the potential role of social media in providing students with access to education during emergency situations when schools cannot ensure students’ safety or provide safe learning environments. It is based on conceptual analysis that transforms face-to-face education into a cost-free, online educational environment by relying on social-media learning tools during short-term disruptions caused by violence and conflict. This article proposes a framework that outlines how technology can be used to maintain education in schools during conflicts and emergency situations: cloud computing to access administrative resources and social media tools to maintain teaching/learning resources and student–teacher as well as student–student interactions. The proposed strategy could be greatly beneficial to educational leaders and administrators in regions vulnerable to sectarian conflicts where student safety and the delivery of educational services can become major challenges. This paper contributes to the literature by emphasising the advantages of social media tools for educational delivery in conflict-afflicted regions.

scholarly journals Reflecting on Social Learning Tools to Enhance the Teaching-Learning Experience of Generation Z Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizelle Juanee Cilliers
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Urban And Regional Planning ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Teaching Learning

Limited research has considered social learning tools and preferences of the Generation Z learner from a higher educational perspective. This research is based on the educational theories of constructivism and social learning, in attempt to reflect on social learning tools employed in a third year Urban and Regional Planning module at the North-West University (South Africa). The empirical investigation was based on the reflections from Generation Z learners who were introduced to a range of social media tools. The paper aimed to investigate if social learning tools can positively impact the learner experience in the contemporary classroom based on longitudinal data. It identified the preferences of the Generation Z learners in terms of social media tools, and the trends thereof, during a 10-year period (2011–2020). Finally, the paper drew on the perspective of the educator, in reflecting on the challenges, but also scope, to include social learning tools as part of higher education teaching-learning.

Use of Social Media in Marketing Library and Information Services in Nigeria Libraries

2018 ◽  
pp. 675-696
Author(s):  
Stella C. Nduka
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This chapter aims to examine the use of social media in marketing library and information services in Nigeria libraries. The growing use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube by users in the 21st century is providing new challenges for libraries and librarians in Nigeria to keep up to with the growing needs of their users. The main purpose of this chapter is to examine the use of social media in the marketing of various library services and products. This chapter also attempts to describe the role of social media in library services and the various opportunities of using social media tools in marketing library products and services. In addition, the challenges faced by libraries in Nigeria in the use of social media are highlighted and possible recommendations are made.

Use of Social Media in Marketing Library and Information Services in Nigeria Libraries

2015 ◽  
pp. 155-174
Author(s):  
Stella C. Nduka
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This chapter aims to examine the use of social media in marketing library and information services in Nigeria libraries. The growing use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube by users in the 21st century is providing new challenges for libraries and librarians in Nigeria to keep up to with the growing needs of their users. The main purpose of this chapter is to examine the use of social media in the marketing of various library services and products. This chapter also attempts to describe the role of social media in library services and the various opportunities of using social media tools in marketing library products and services. In addition, the challenges faced by libraries in Nigeria in the use of social media are highlighted and possible recommendations are made.

Evaluation of Social Media in Teaching in Oral Radiology

2020 ◽  
pp. 464-476
Author(s):  
Murilo Miranda Viana ◽  
Danyel Elias da Cruz Perez ◽  
Laís Cesar de Vasconcelos ◽  
Andrea dos Anjos Pontual ◽  
Flavia Maria de Moraes Ramos-Perez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Development ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Oral Radiology ◽  
Construction Of Knowledge ◽  
The Social ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Media Project

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the use of social media (Facebook and Instagram) in the teaching-learning process in Oral Radiology I and II of the dentistry courses. Materials and Methods: The evaluation was based on the students 'opinions and suggestions regarding a questionnaire applied to the use of social media in the classroom, complemented by the students' performance, through the analysis of general averages before and after the use of social media. All students who completed Oral Radiology I and II courses, 2 years after the implementation of social media in 2015, answered the questionnaire (n = 340). The scores were compared between 3 years before and after the start of the social media project in the courses. Results: There was a decrease in the number of students who needed to re-sit the test to get them approved, and an increase in the scores of students who attended the course after implementation; these factors were significant for both courses (p< 0.05; Mann-Whitney). They replied were satisfied and that the use of social media helped them in academic development. Conclusion: The use of social media contributes to increasing the academic performance of the students, establishing an interconnection between students and teachers in the construction of knowledge and pedagogical practice, and improving socialization, encouraging them to develop new projects.

Microblogging as an Assisted Learning Tool in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Bahrain

2018 ◽  
pp. 837-855
Author(s):  
Vasileios Paliktzoglou ◽  
Jarkko Suhonen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Media Technologies ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This chapter is part of a series of studies related to the use of social media tools in higher education. In particular, the authors investigate the students' level of familiarity, engagement, and frequency of use of social media technologies. They analyze the experiences of using the Edmodo tool to support PBL, and they relate participants' opinions regarding the use of the tool. The data was collected using two questionnaires and a focus group interview at the end of the course. The main findings of this study are comparable and somehow familiar to their previous study (Paliktzoglou & Suhonen, 2014). Moreover, with regards to the adoption of Edmodo as a learning tool to support PBL, although literature argues that cultural differences play an important role in the acceptance of learning tools (i.e., Cheung, Chiu, & Lee, 2011), the results indicate that Edmodo has a positive reception as learning tool in blended learning to support PBL.

Social Media

2018 ◽  
pp. 112-128
Author(s):  
Amir Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Number Of Individuals

The use of social media around the globe is increasing at an exponential rate. An increasing number of individuals have become members of one or more social networking sites leading to soaring membership numbers, largely because these sites are free and easy to use. This trend is important for libraries. Being part of the community, libraries need to capitalize the potential of social media for instant and direct communication with their members. The librarians are gradually showing a positive attitude towards social media tools. The objective of this chapter is to review the social media use by libraries around the globe. The chapter also provides specific recommendations for social media use in libraries.

Exploring the Use of Social Media as Tools for Information Sharing Among Undergraduates of University of Ilorin

2020 ◽  
pp. 297-306
Author(s):  
Abdulmumin Isah ◽  
Olubunmi Ruth Ogundele
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Geographical Boundary ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The emergence of social media in the 21st century has revolutionized social interaction among individuals and groups beyond physical and geographical boundary. Social media tools such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, MySpace, Skype, Messengers, etc. have affected our traditional face-to-face interaction. It has facilitated extensive communication and sharing of knowledge in the society in general and schools in particular. In the academic field, social media serves as a powerful tool for communication. This chapter, therefore, explores the use of social media for sharing information among undergraduate students.

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