scholarly journals Social Media in the College Classroom

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianna E. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
International Students ◽  
College Education ◽  
Social Revolution ◽  
University Professors ◽  
College Classrooms ◽  
On Line ◽  
World Class ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The power of social media in our global society has been labeled as a social revolution that is changing the way we live, work, communicate, and learn. College students are surrounded by and engrossed in social media. University professors are realizing the necessity of incorporating social media in their classrooms. Social media has become a major component of distance learning and massive open on-line courses (MOOCs) increasing the availability of a college education to students who could not previously afford it or who geographically had no access to it. The rising use of social media in college classrooms is changing the delivery of information and the formation of educational communities. In addition, it is advancing the democratization of universities and the opportunities for international students to experience a world-class education.

Disconnective intimacies through social media: practices of transnational family among overseas Chinese students in Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 173 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyu Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
International Students ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Transnational Families ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Transnational Family ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Media Practices ◽  
Contemporary Chinese ◽  
Insight Into

This article investigates Chinese international students’ everyday transnational family practices through the use of social media. Specifically, the article highlights the relevance of two interlinked forms of disconnection in these students’ daily negotiations of ambivalent cross-border family relations in an age of always-on connectivity. The first form involves their disconnection from the general public via their creation of intimate spaces on social media that are exclusive to their family members. The second form involves the students detaching themselves from such intimate spaces, often temporarily, to escape and resist familial control and surveillance. I conclude the article by developing the notion of ‘disconnective intimacy’ to conceptualise contemporary Chinese transnational families. This article contributes to the literature on the transnational family by providing an insight into the micro-politics of mediated co-presence through the trope of ‘disconnective practice’.

Student Use of Social Media

2010 ◽  
pp. 1211-1233
Author(s):  
Tamara L. Wandel
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Qualitative Information ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This chapter presents information on the usages and intent of social media by college students and administrators. Primary and secondary quantitative data is provided, as well as qualitative information obtained from interviews of multiple constituents. Researchers and postsecondary employees can more effectively examine technological trends in regard to online social networking for non-academic purposes after considering this data. Theories of self-esteem, interpersonal communication, decision making, and innovation diffusion are integrated throughout the chapter.

Student Use of Social Media

2009 ◽  
pp. 189-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara L. Wandel
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Qualitative Information ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This chapter presents information on the usages and intent of social media by college students and administrators. Primary and secondary quantitative data is provided, as well as qualitative information obtained from interviews of multiple constituents. Researchers and postsecondary employees can more effectively examine technological trends in regard to online social networking for non-academic purposes after considering this data. Theories of self-esteem, interpersonal communication, decision making, and innovation diffusion are integrated throughout the chapter.

scholarly journals Building competitive advantage in the context of electronic communication with the use of social media

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Tarabasz
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Communication Channel ◽  
Electronic Communication ◽  
The Internet ◽  
On Line ◽  
Effective Advertising ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Retail Banks ◽  
Use Of Internet

Abstract In today’s turbulent environment it is difficult to imagine a modern company knowingly waives the benefits of electronic communication. Simultaneously there is a multitude of companies that misuse these tools, that makes their actions usually having exactly opposite results of intended. Due to advantages of the Internet as a communication channel and effective advertising medium, more and more companies decide to invest into it. In Poland in 2013, with nearly 7 billion of PLN spent on advertising, more than 21% was invested in online promotion. Furthermore, Internet as an advertising channel of communication is the only one noting regular annual increase in spending on advertising campaigns in comparison to other media. This article is an attempt to show the merits of building companys’ competitive advantage with the use of Internet and particular regard to social media. It presents both own model on-line communication and the results of research among 11 largest retail banks in Poland and opinions of their 1800 customers.

Is Social Media Use Socially Enhancing or Compensating?

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-288
Author(s):  
Rahul Gadekar ◽  
Peng Hwa Ang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
The Other ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Manova Analysis ◽  
Compensation Hypothesis

Who benefits more from the use of social media—those who are already socialable and have a wide network of friends or those who do not and so seek to make up for their deficiency by going online? The social enhancement hypothesis says that extroverts benefit more through being able to enlarge their network of friends online more than introverts. The social compensation hypothesis, on the other hand, argues that social media use benefits introverts more; shy users who avoid face-to-face communication can communicate freely online. MANOVA analysis of the survey of 1,392 college students in a western state of India who are Facebook users found evidence predominantly for the social enhancement hypothesis.

scholarly journals Social Media by Indian Universities – Does it convince or confuse International Students in University Choice?

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Vikram Kumar ◽  
Ramakrishnan Raman
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
International Students ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Supplementary Information ◽  
Media Planning ◽  
Broadcast Media ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The advent of information and communications technology has changed the way people and organisations function, communicate, transact, recruit, market business and services. To keep pace with the ever-changing business and marketing trends, organisations have integrated information, tools of communication & the boom of internet technology into their strategies.The education industry is no exception to this challenge. The primary goals in marketing University is to attract prospective students from across the globe. Increasing globalisation, aspiration, movement, ease of financial access is drawing students to apply for higher studies in Universities away from their country of residence. Many new-age studies of youth, teenagers and Gen Y overwhelmingly suggest that they are prolific users of the Internet and in particular social media applications. These factors have led to social media being heavily leveraged by universities to create interest and draw in applicants. Social media tools like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Quora, Google+, Youtube is integrated with the other traditional media viz print/broadcast media, exhibitions, educational trade fairs et al to reach students from various countries. Social Media plays dual power of attracting student applicants as well as helps engagement to create a loyal online community through sharing content which is found relevant and useful by the new young generation.This research paper examines the role of social media in helping international students choose university for higher studies  in India. This study included in-depth interviews and a survey to include 183 students’ International students studying in 6 different cities in India.The research findings indicate that International Students increasingly use social media thus highlighting the role of social media in influencing international students’ choice of  university . All in all, this study provides directions for universities to influence students innovatively and strategically. International students depend on social media for supplementary information to strengthen the information gathered through primary influencers like family, friends and alumni.With increasing media clutter it's absolutely essential to ensure media planning for use of social media sharp and appropriate media tools are selected to reach the students and thereby enable them to effectively use it for choice of University. Social media strategy through consumer generated word of mouth and influencer marketing to communicate the experience, safety, acceptance of diverse culture can be leveraged to help the students’ choice process.

Attitudes and behaviors related to distracted driving in college students: a need for interventions in adolescence

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey H. Basch ◽  
Sarah A. MacLean ◽  
Philip Garcia
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
The United States ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Distracted Driving ◽  
Opinion Poll ◽  
Driving Behaviors ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Abstract Objective One of the biggest contributors to distracted driving among young people in the United States is technology. The objective of this study was to describe distracted driving behaviors among college students, with a specific focus on attitudes towards and use of social media. Methods With written permission, a survey was adapted from the Distracted Driving Public Opinion Poll distributed by the National Safety Council. The survey comprised 43 questions assessing attitudes and behaviors. A total of 411 students enrolled in a personal health course were invited to complete the survey. In total 324 surveys were completed, resulting in a response rate of 79%. Results Among students with a driver’s license, 95.2% reported engaging in distracted driving behaviors. The use of social media while driving was common, with 30.7% reporting that they glance at, read, or post to social media while driving, most commonly on Snapchat or Instagram. It was common for students to make or answer phone calls (72.0%), review or send text messages (54.6%), or glance at or read automatic notifications (43.3%). Almost all students (91.5%) reported that they believed a hands-free solution is safer than holding the phone while driving, but only 67.9% reported that they usually used a hands-free device. Students in a health major and students who drive in urban areas were more likely to engage in distracted driving behaviors. Conclusions These findings suggest a need for interventions, particularly those which target adolescents in an attempt to deter these behaviors as they transition into adulthood.

scholarly journals College Students’ Use of Social Media and E-Cigarettes: How Correctly Identifying Platform Type Influences Findings

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher M Dunlap ◽  
Yu Lu ◽  
Page D Dobbs ◽  
Nisha Khanal ◽  
Julia S Oehlers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Use Of Social Media

scholarly journals APLIKASI PENGELOLAAN MATA KULIAH TEKNIK INFORMATIKA BERBASIS CLIENT SERVER PADA STMIK PALANGKARAYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Herkules Herkules
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
College Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Course Management ◽  
Client Server ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Course Grades

As a college education institution,  STMIK Palangka Raya plays a role in the development of science, especially in the field of information technology. As a consequence of that, STMIK Palangka Raya should apply and use information technology to optimize the process of education that it organizes. So far, course information send by lecturers through word of mouth at STMIK Palangka Raya. so the authors feel there needs to use information technology to send the course information effectively by way of making the Application of Informatics Engineering Course Management in Client Server based at STMIK Palangka Raya.   The purpose of this research is to help lecturers convey information such as course schedules, course assignments, course files, and course grades to students through application with internet connection.   Based on the results of questionnaires made with google form service and disseminated to college students through social media with 13 respondents has filled the questionnaire, the Application of Informatics Engineering Course Management in Client Server based at STMIK Palangka Raya can be said to be worthy to use and proper to implement with the percentage of 83%.

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