scholarly journals Social networks for better education and better grades

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-65
Author(s):  
Alta Pavin Banović ◽  
Sanja Dravinski
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The goal of the paper is to show the results of a research conducted among students of Medical School Osijek on the use of social media as tools for exchanging educational content with their teachers, which leads to a better adoption of the content and better grades. Teachers and students learn about social media through preventive programs. The research method is an online survey conducted in 10 class departments. Results: Modern social media used in teaching enable better communication between students and teachers, faster information flow and easier preparation of students for school as well as development of a positive attitude on the use of social media in the teaching process.

Examining the Roles of Political Social Network and Internal Efficacy on Social Media News Engagement: A Comparative Study of Six Asian Countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Chan ◽  
Hsuan-Ting Chen ◽  
Francis L. F. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Deliberative Democracy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Political Efficacy ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
The Past ◽  
Political Views ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The use of social media has risen exponentially in Asia in the past decade, but there have been few comparative studies examining social media news engagement in the region. We use online survey data to examine the relationships among political social networks, internal political efficacy, and social media news engagement in six countries (Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore). Findings across the samples showed that individuals in political social networks comprising cross-cutting and like-minded political views engage in social media news more, and internal political efficacy accentuated the relationships between cross-cutting/like-minded political social networks and engagement. Implications for the findings are discussed in relation to current debates on the potential for social media news engagement to engender a more deliberative democracy; or lead to greater ideological segregation and echo chambers in social media spaces.

scholarly journals Media Sosial Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Bagi Generasi Z

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Andrias Pujiono
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Space And Time ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This study aims to see whether social media can be used as one of the relevant learning media for Generation Z. This is driven by the fact that social media is a media that is closely related to generation Z children. In this study, researchers used the library research method. In this method, the researcher examines various relevant and reliable sources related to the characteristics and use of social media as a learning medium. From the research that has been done, it appears that social media meets the criteria as a learning medium. Service features in various social media can be used as a medium that bridges or simplifies the learning process. With social media, teachers and students can interact in a learning activity, anywhere and anytime, not limited to space and time. The use of social media is very relevant for generation Z. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat apakah media sosial dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu media pembelajaran yang relevan bagi generasi Z. Hal tersebut didorong oleh kenyataan bahwa media sosial merupakan media yang lekat dengan anak-anak generasi Z. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kepustakaan. Dalam metode tersebut, peneliti mengkaji berbagai sumber yang relevan dan tepercaya yang berhubungan dengan karakteristik dan pemanfaatan media sosial sebagai media pem-belajaran. Dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan, terlihat bahwa media sosial memenuhi kriteria sebagai sebuah media pembelajaran. Fitur-fitur layanan yang terdapat berbagai media sosial dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai media yang menjembatani atau mempermu-dah proses pembelajaran. Dengan media sosial, guru dan peserta didik dapat berin-teraksi dalam suatu kegiatan pembelajaran, di mana saja dan kapan saja, tidak terbatas pada ruang dan waktu. Pemanfaatan media sosial sangat relevan bagi generasi Z.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PERAN MEDIA SOSIAL DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMBANGUNAN NASIONAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-136
Author(s):  
Novliza Eka patrisia
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Research Method ◽  
National Development ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Show

This paper is the result of analysis and observation that reviews the use of social media in the form of social networks as a very effective medium for communication and information to convey problems or aspirations of the community, especially for areas that have not been maximally touched by media and are not widely known by the wider community in particular. current regional officials. This paper aims to describe the characteristics of digital societies that use social media. Then, describe the relationship between social media and national development and describe the opportunities and challenges that arise in the digital era. This research method is a descriptive study using qualitative analysis. The results of the research show that national development will be realized well if a social media in the form of social networks is used by the community properly, ethically and can be justified. Therefore the role of local government is very important in informing the community quickly and accurately.

scholarly journals Late-Night Use of Social Media and Cognitive Engagement of Female Entrepreneurs: A Stressor–Strain–Outcome Perspective

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110376
Author(s):  
Fakhar Shahzad ◽  
Adnan Abbas ◽  
Adnan Fateh ◽  
Raja Suzana Raja Kasim ◽  
Kashif Akram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cognitive Engagement ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Late Night ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Outcome Perspective

The excessive use of social media is an emerging phenomenon with several negative consequences in an entrepreneurial context. Based on the stressor–strain–outcome paradigm, this research aims to unveil the following: that social media late-night usage can affect two psychological strains (life invasion and technostress) among female entrepreneurs and thus influence their behavioral outcome (cognitive engagement). This study empirically tested the proposed mediation model using an online survey of 225 female entrepreneurs from the small- and medium-sized enterprise sector. A partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was implemented to obtain the results. The findings indicate that late-night social media usage significantly raises life invasion and technostress among female entrepreneurs. Moreover, internal strains (life invasion and technostress) reduce female entrepreneurs’ cognitive engagement and significantly mediate the association between late-night use of social media and entrepreneurial cognitive engagement. This study draws associated practical and theoretical contributions based on findings, which were not previously discussed.

Examining the boundaries of journalism in the digital age : a SEM test of digital transitions in newsrooms

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Yanfang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Media Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
News Organizations ◽  
Use Of Social Media

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The debate about boundaries in journalism amid the rise of citizen journalism, the crisis of business models in the news industry and the use of social media in the news-gathering and dissemination process, has become a central focus in the media industry and academia. There is no doubt that the digital transition is a trend. Based on the Carlson's (2015) boundaries of journalism theory and Shoemaker and Vos' (2009) levels of analysis in the gatekeeping theory, administering a cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire, national online survey (N=1063), conducting a Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis, the study seeks to find out the relationships between socialization and perceptions of digital impact on journalism, journalists and news organizations. The findings showed news organizations' social media culture affects journalists' use of social media. Twitter interactivity mediates journalists' social media internalization and their attitude toward social media. However, this mediating effects does not apply to Facebook and other social media interactivity. The distinguishing line between reporters and editors is blurring in news organizations. Older journalists (age>40) are picking up social media as additional journalistic tools and developing a positive attitude toward them. However, there still may be a long way to go before old journalists become experts in social media.

scholarly journals Using the New Media by Companies From the Sme Sector in Podkarpackie Province

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Masłyk
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
New Media ◽  
Entire Population ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Media Development ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Online Presence ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Abstract The main purpose of this article is to present the results of research concerning the use of social media by companies from the SME sector in Podkarpackie Province. The article includes data obtained in the first stage of the study, which is a part of a research project on the use of social media in the area of creating the image of an organization / company as an employer.The survey covered the entire population of companies from the SME sector, which are registered in Podkarpackie Province (REGON database). The research phase, the results of which are presented in this article, mainly involved the analysis of data on companies from the SME sector in Podkarpackie Province in terms of their presence on the Internet (having an individual website, having company profiles on selected social networks). The results of the first stage of the study confirm that the companies see the potential of the online presence / functioning in social media (more and more companies have their own website, Facebook profiles). The dynamics of changes in this area is definitely not adequate to the pace of new media development. On the basis of preliminary results of further stages of the research, it can also be concluded that in the vast majority of cases, however, these are non-strategic and non-systematic activities.

scholarly journals EMBRACING SOCIAL MEDIA TO IMPROVE EFL LEARNERS' ENGLISH SKILL

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 704
Author(s):  
Dwi Iswahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Almost All

Regarding the importance of exploring the use of social media to enhance English skill, this study investigated the use of social media to improve English skill of EFL learners especially non-English college students. The objective of this study was to find out in what ways social media can contribute to the improvement of EFL learners’ English skill. The research method employed in this study was descriptive qualitative method. In gaining data, this study used questionnaire and observation. The results showed that almost all respondents took advantage of social media to learn English. Some social media used were YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc. The respondents revealed that by the use of social media, their reading skill (97.3% of the respondents), their writing skill (94.6% of the respondents), their vocabulary mastery (91.9% of the respondents), their listening skill (89.2% of the respondents), their speaking skill (86.5% of the respondents), their grammar mastery (83.8% of the respondents) could be improved. Based on the findings of the study, it can be inferred that social media can contribute to the improvement of EFL learners’ English skill in many ways including reading skill, writing skill, vocabulary mastery, listening skill, speaking skill, and grammar mastery. Keywords:  EFL Learners, English Skill, Social Media

scholarly journals The Use of Social Media as a Platform in Education: Ramifications of COVID-19 in Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 394
Author(s):  
Alaa Makki ◽  
Ahmed Omar Bali
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Personal Initiative ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Media Applications

Social media applications have become a vital tool for human daily communication and are widely used in the education process worldwide. Regardless of the use of social media by some instructors as a personal initiative, in Iraq, social media's use for educational purposes has been neglected. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the world to implement online teaching using varying technology applications including social media as an essential tool in the learning process. This shifted the Iraqi government’s understanding of social media's role in education to the extent that they formally recommended that the educational departments, schools, universities use social media as a formal platform to keep the education going. However, there were concerns about using social media for several factors such as internet services, information and communication technology skills of instructors and students, integrity, and quality insurance of education. This study investigated the teachers' and students’ perceptions regarding these concerns by adopting a survey method through an online questionnaire using 'google forms' (N= 2010) with responses from teachers and students of universities and high schools and parents of students of basic schools. This study revealed that less than half of the respondents were in favor of using social media in the learning process. The findings suggested that the educational level, age, and geographical hierarchies and jobs of respondents are also correlated with using social media and e-learning.   Received: 12 September 2020 / Accepted: 11 February 2021 / Published: 10 May 2021

scholarly journals The Social Media and Digitalization of Political Participation in Youths: An Indonesian Perspective

Society ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-93
Author(s):  
Muhammad Saud ◽  
Rachmah Ida ◽  
Ansar Abbas ◽  
Asia Ashfaq ◽  
Araz Ramazan Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Political Awareness ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Right

Digitalization in the modern era has provided opportunities for the youths to participate in this information and social spheres. The concentrated use of social media has contributed to the astonishing factor among the voters where social media has changed the preferences of youths toward the right to vote. The research aims to investigate the contributions and preferences of youths toward political participation in the contemporary discussion in Indonesia. This research was quantitative research using a purposive random sampling technique to give equal opportunity to each respondent. The mode of data collection was an online survey. The majority of the respondents in this research were the student of the universities. Data were collected in April 2019 to examine the interest of youths in general elections in Indonesia. This research found that social media and Social Networking Sites (SNSs) have provided a unique platform to discuss political matters and ‘take apart’ in political discussions. Existing in-depth researches on this phenomenon show that political awareness among youths in Indonesia is an essential part and social media is the leading indicator. This research suggested some recommendations for to usage of social media for the socialization of youths.

scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF INDIAN YOUTH ON DIGITAL ACTIVISM: MOTIVATION, BARRIERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuhu Sharma ◽  
Aniruddh Verma ◽  
Pranav Sangwan ◽  
Siya Kohli ◽  
Tanvi Chakravarty
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Digital Activism ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Prime Objective ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The present study draws insights from primary research, examines the existing literature on the subject and uses case studies, with a prime objective to understand the use of social media by youth for digital activism. Thereafter, the paper provides recommendations for effectively leveraging digital platforms to encourage youth participation and activism. This research paper looks at the forms of Digital activism and the ways in which the youth have leveraged digital activism to voice their issues, highlighting their motivations and challenges. To get better insight into the barriers and motivations of youth participation in digital activism, multiple stakeholder conversations and survey of Indian youth within the age group 15-25 years (93 respondents) was conducted to gauge their perception on digital activism. Primary data was collected using an online survey from 93 respondents through a structured questionnaire. Results of this study showed that close to 76.09% of the sample does not engage in digital activism, despite 93.5% of them having a social media presence.

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