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.

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.

Using Social Media for Dynamic Information Dissemination in the 21st Century

2021 ◽  
pp. 231-250
Author(s):  
Fredrick Olatunji Ajegbomogun
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Dynamic Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Independent Decision

The implementation and usage of information and communication technology (ICT) in library functions and facilities has revolutionized the way people use information and librarians perform their work. As a result of the advent of social media, the world's knowledge outlook has changed significantly, resulting in the sharing of thoughts, emotions, images, and videos as resources. A library is worth considering; it is a key to learning, a foundation for long-term mastery of information, and it promotes independent decision-making. The use of social media in library activities has enticed a significant number of users, but it has also challenged libraries to modernize their service delivery. Facebook, Twitter, Wikis, WhatsApp, MySpace, and LinkedIn facilitate community courses, collaboration, and information sharing. As a consequence, it is vital for libraries to consider and prioritize their users' needs.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MILLENNIAL LIFE IN THE 21st CENTURY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teralita Fadilah Nur Pramuji ◽  
Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Media Impact ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Media Message ◽  
The Impact

In the 21st century, the sophistication of technology is increasing rapidly, without us realizing that social media is becoming our daily social needs. Social media poisons all people regardless of gender and sees age restrictions, from men and women and young children to adults. Social media is a place or place to socialize between one person and another through virtual without any time and distance restrictions. Socialization through virtual can be done in a media message, phone media, even virtual face-to-face that only requires an internet connection and tools such as gadgets, MacBooks, laptops, etc. Such sophistication has a significant influence on our lives. There are so many activities that we can do through social media, with easy access, so that anyone can use it. However, such sophistication makes parents neglect the development of their children. And reduce interaction or social activities in the community. Based on these problems, this study aims to provide information, understand further and answer questions regarding the definition of impact, the definition of social media, impact of social media throughout the 21st century, and proper use of social media. Such influences can be positive and negative influences. The method research used is descriptive qualitative with literature review analyzed from information 20 journal articles with a range of 2019-2021. The results of this study are the facts of the use and influence of social media that occur in today's life. This research has limitations, namely, only limited to the daily media use in Indonesia and the impact that arises.

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.

Social Media Use and Students’ Health-Lifestyle Modification in University of Calabar, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Ntongha Eni Ikpi ◽  
Veronica Akwenabuaye Undelikwo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The use of social media platforms has over the years become a veritable tool for individuals, groups, institutions and corporate bodies for the promotion of health and wellness. In recent times, social media has become one of the most potent agents of the media through which health issues are addressed as well as generated and disseminated to different populations in society. The study was conducted to examine social media use and students’ health lifestyle modification in the University of Calabar, Nigeria. It sought to determine the extent to which students’ use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp) influences the modification of their health-related lifestyles such as eating habits, sexual behaviour, cigarette and alcohol consumption, drug use and the engagement in fitness activities. The study adopted a randomized descriptive survey design and used a sample of 300 undergraduate students. The questionnaire was the main instrument used for collection of data while simple percentages and means were used to determine the difference between the expected mean of 2.50 and the observed means across various items in the questionnaire. The results showed that apart from Twitter, social media use by University of Calabar students has significantly influenced the modification of their health lifestyles. Since social media has become a veritable tool for the promotion of positive health lifestyle, effort should be made by government through the health sector to create more awareness among students and the entire population of social media users, on the health benefits accruing from use of social media.

scholarly journals Social Media Adoption, Usage And Impact In Business-To-Business (B2B) Context: A State-Of-The-Art Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yogesh K. Dwivedi ◽  
Elvira Ismagilova ◽  
Nripendra P. Rana ◽  
Ramakrishnan Raman
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Weight Analysis ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Business To Business

AbstractSocial media plays an important part in the digital transformation of businesses. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of social media by business-to-business (B2B) companies. The current study focuses on the number of aspects of social media such as the effect of social media, social media tools, social media use, adoption of social media use and its barriers, social media strategies, and measuring the effectiveness of use of social media. This research provides a valuable synthesis of the relevant literature on social media in B2B context by analysing, performing weight analysis and discussing the key findings from existing research on social media. The findings of this study can be used as an informative framework on social media for both, academic and practitioners.

Using Social Media to Support Presentation Skill Development in Traditional Classroom Environments

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 68-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Di Gangi ◽  
Samuel H. Goh ◽  
Carmen C. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Classroom Environments ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Presentation Skill

Social media has become widely adopted in both society and business. However, the academy has been slow to leverage social media as a learning tool. The purpose of this study is twofold. First, this study explores student perceptions about the use of social media in face-to-face classroom environments. Second, this study examines how social media, as a learning tool, supports presentation skill development. Using a proprietary social media application, we conducted a sequential mixed method study using students enrolled in undergraduate introductory information systems courses that included a student presentation project. One hundred seventy-seven students responded to a survey based on a facilitator and inhibitor model of social media use and an open-ended questionnaire to understand how social media impacts presentation skill development. The implications of the results from this study are discussed along with directions for future research.

scholarly journals MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM SEBAGAI SARANA PROMOSI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELI KONSUMEN

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Deru R Indika ◽  
Cindy Jovita
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Consumer Purchase Intention ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The speed of internet access and the rapid growth of the smartphone industrymakes it easier for people to get information. In the field of marketing, this affectshow the promotion is done. The use of social media which is actually meansfor social interaction between online individuals becomes commonly used bycompanies as a tool for promotion including in the tourism industry. One of thesocial media that is often used is Instagram, an application that allows users toshare photos and pictures along with short messages with other users. This studydiscussed how Instagram as a social media can affect consumer purchase intentiontoward a tourist destination. The subject of research is Floating Market located inLembang, Bandung, West Java. The results showed that information deliveredthrough Instagram was effective in increasing consumer purchase intention upto 50.2%

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