This paper focuses on the aspects of social media use in English teaching. In this study, the use of social platforms in the teaching and learning process by students, more specifically, in the English for Applied Informatics course, was evaluated. The study provides the results of student satisfaction with the use of social media in the teaching of the given course. It presents the results of a survey that used both qualitative and quantitative methods. In addition, this paper examines students' use of social media for English language learning and their perceptions of social platforms in terms of their use, benefits, and attitudes toward their use for conducting activities.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. What is Social Media?
3. Types of social media
4. Aim of the research
5. Methodology
6. Results and Discussion
6.1 Graph 1
6.2 Graph 2
6.3 Graph 3
6.4 Graph 4
7. Social media for learning
8. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Core Topics
This research aims to evaluate the impact of social media integration on students' interest and comprehension within the English for Applied Informatics course at the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, specifically identifying how these platforms influence student satisfaction and academic engagement.
- The pedagogical application of social media in higher education.
- Students' attitudes and satisfaction regarding social platforms in English learning.
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of digital media in academic settings.
- Identification of preferred social media tools for study-related tasks.
- The relationship between student engagement and academic performance through technology.
Excerpt from the Publication
What is Social Media?
Since the term social media has multiple meanings, its definition has become very difficult to define. It is not always clear exactly which tools, social platforms, social networks or social media belong to this category. It is important to understand that social media is a very broad term whose definition brings many difficulties. There are many definitions that can be found online, but only a few that can be considered professional, since social media itself is still evolving (Ellison and Boyd, 2013).
According to a 2010 study, social media “provides a mechanism for the audience to connect, communicate, and interact with each other and their mutual friends through instant messaging or social networking sites” (Correa, Hinsley, and de Zúñiga, p. 247-248).
Otieno and Matoke (2014) defined social media as “derived from the social software movement, are a collection of Internet websites, services, and practices that support collaboration, community building, participation, and sharing” (p.962).
Kaplan and Haenlien (2010) stated that “social media is a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0, and that allow the creation and exchange of User Generated Content” (p.61).
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Discusses the rapid emergence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their central role in the social and academic lives of modern students.
2. What is Social Media?: Explains the complexities of defining social media while providing various academic perspectives and definitions from industry experts.
3. Types of social media: Categorizes social media platforms into masses, open networks, and learning communities, noting the shift in platform popularity over recent years.
4. Aim of the research: Outlines the primary goal of the study regarding social media's impact on student interest and comprehension in English language learning.
5. Methodology: Details the use of a self-prepared questionnaire distributed to sixty students to gather data for statistical analysis.
6. Results and Discussion: Presents findings via four graphs, analyzing student satisfaction, preferred platforms, and the frequency of social media use for educational purposes.
7. Social media for learning: Evaluates the benefits of digital tools for academic collaboration and the positive influence on student motivation and performance.
8. Conclusion: Summarizes that social media plays a key role in student motivation and identifies successful teaching methods as a primary contributor to overall course satisfaction.
Keywords
English language, Social media, University teaching, Materials sharing, English learning, ICT, Digital media, Student satisfaction, Academic performance, Pedagogical tools, Online engagement, Higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research paper?
The paper examines the integration of social media in English language teaching, specifically evaluating how social platforms impact the student learning experience at the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava.
What are the primary thematic fields discussed?
Key themes include the pedagogical benefits of social media, student engagement with digital platforms, the evolution of social networking sites, and the relationship between mobile technology and academic satisfaction.
What is the central research question?
The study primarily investigates how social media usage influences students' interest, motivation, and comprehension in the context of learning English as part of their informatics curriculum.
Which scientific methods were employed?
The researcher conducted a study utilizing a self-prepared questionnaire for quantitative and qualitative data collection from sixty undergraduate and graduate students.
What topics are covered in the main body of the work?
The core content includes theoretical definitions of social media, categorization of digital platforms, survey analysis results, and a discussion on how these tools facilitate academic collaboration.
Which keywords characterize this paper?
Characteristics include English language, social media, university teaching, materials sharing, student satisfaction, and academic performance.
Which specific social media platforms were highlighted as most useful by participating students?
Survey results indicated that YouTube was considered the most useful platform, followed by Discord, Instagram, Reddit, and Tumblr.
What was the general consensus of students regarding the use of social media in the course?
The majority of respondents were either satisfied or very satisfied with the inclusion of social media, noting a significant contribution to their overall course enjoyment and motivation.
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- Petra Uhlíková (Autor), Social Media in Teaching English, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1320955
