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Perception Of Undergraduate Students In Nigerian Universities About Whatsapp Social Media As A Teaching And Learning Tool
[A STUDY OF FOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY AND OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY]
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1.4 Research Question
Does Whatsapp promote effective online teaching and learning process?
Does Whatsapp allow learners and instructors to interact effectively?
What are the benefits of Whatsapp as a teaching and learning tool?
What are the challenges in the use of Whatsapp as a teaching and learning tool?
1.5 Significance Of The Study
Although
the use of WhatsApp has been so prevalent in the recent times, most
lecturers and key stakeholders in tertiary institutions in Nigeria are
yet to understand and accept WhatsApp as a reliable and effective tool
for learning processes, this study will serve as a medium to
communicate, educate and get both lectures and students apprised on the
usefulness of WhatsApp not just as tool for interpersonal communication
but also as a facilitator of effective teaching and learning practices.
More so, this study will also unveil the various challenges faced by
students and instructors, as well as the ways to manage those
challenges.
Additionally, subsequent researchers will use it as a
literature review. This means that other students who may decide to
conduct studies in this area will have the opportunity to use this study
as available literature that can be subjected to critical review.
Invariably, the result of the study contributes immensely to the body of
academic knowledge with regards to WhatsApp as a social media tool for
teaching and learning in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
1.6 Scope Of The Study
The
study will examine WhatsApp as a social media tool for teaching and
learning in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The study will further
determine if Whatsapp promotes effective online teaching and determine
if Whatsapp allows learners and instructors to interact effectively, as
well as identify the benefits of Whatsapp as a teaching and learning
tool. The study will also delve into the ascertaining the challenges in
the use of Whatsapp in teaching and learning tool. Hence the study will
be delimited to University of Lagos.
1.7 Limitation Of The Study
In
the course of carrying out this study, the researcher will experience
some constraints, which included time constraints, financial
constraints, language barriers, and the attitude of the respondents.
In
addition, there will be an element of researcher bias. Here, the
researcher will possess some biases that may reflect in the way the data
was collected, the type of people to interview or sample, and how the
data that will be gathered was interpreted thereafter. The potential for
all this to influence the findings and conclusions may not be
downplayed.
More so, the findings of this study will be limited to
the sample population in the study area; hence, they may not be suitable
for use in comparison to other universities.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was carried out to examine the perception of undergraduate students in Nigerian universities about whatsapp social media as a teaching and learning tool using UNILAG as a case study. Specifically, the study examined the perception of undergraduate student on if Whatsapp promotes effective online teaching and learning process. The study also evaluate the perception of undergraduate students on if Whatsapp allows learners and instructors to interact effectively. The study further Identi ... Continue reading---
