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Effects of Social Media on University Students Engagement and Grades
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Effects of Social Media on University Students Engagement and Grades
Research Proposal
Introduction
The introduction of computer technology has had great impacts to education sector with many colleges and university students use social media as form of engagement and in improving their grades (Carini et al, 2006). Additionally, lecturers also used social media in enhancing students' engagement. For instance, lecturers encourage their students to use twitter and other social media such as facebook to conduct their discussions as explained by Junco et al (2011). Hence, through the use of class group sites, these students are able to conduct group discussion despite their location differences. Therefore, based on the increase use of social media in education, this paper provides the proposed research questions that would be used to conduct the proposed research project. Moreover, it finalizes with a brief literature review of some of the literature materials that will be used during the research study.
Research Question
What are the effects of social media on college or university students' engagement and grades?
Literature Review
During the research period, a number of literature materials would be used to enhance the collection of adequate data for the generation of accurate research findings. For instance, Junco et al (2011) would be use as it contains sufficient information on the effects of certain social media such as twitter towards engagement and better performance on university students. Similarly, Bart (2011) who also echoed on the importance of social media to university students will be used to provide information on how various university lecturers and professors do use social media in improving their students' grades and engagements. Also supporting the use of media among university and college students is Tarantion et al (2013). According to Tarantino et al (2013), the use of social media among students have made it easy for most students to improve their level of understanding as they do involve in discussion and consultation even when they are at home. Hence, this document will also play an important role as far as the collection of information on the importance of social media is concern. On the slip side, Hrastinski (2009), although does not support the use of media among students like the other authors but provide information on some of the theories of online that both students and lecturers should learn and understand before using social media as a form of learning material. Among the literature materials to be use also compost of Carini et al (2006) literature material that also provide various importance of social media towards education. According to Carini et al (2006), use of social media help in promoting relationship and interaction among students and lectures, which in the process improves students' understanding and skills.
References:
Bart, M. (2011). Professors Use Twitter to Increase Student Engagement and Grades. Retrieved from /articles/teaching-and-learning/professors-use-twitter-to-increase-student-engagement-and-grades/
Carini, R. M., Kuh, G. D., & Klein, S. P. (2006). Student engagement and student learning: Testing the linkages. Research in Higher Education, 47(1), 1-32. Doi: 10.1007/s11162-005-8150-9
Hrastinski, S. (2009). A theory of online learning as online participation. Computers & Education, 52(1): 78-82. Doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2008.06.009
Junco, R., Heibergert, G & Liken. E. (2011). The effect of Twitter on college student engagement and grades. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 27(2): 119-132. Doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00387.x
Tarantino, K., McDonough, J & Hau, M. (2013). Effects of Student Engagement with Social Media on Student Learning: A Review of Literature. Retrieved from /ejournal/Summer_2013/EffectsOfStudentEngagementWithSocialMedia.html
Effects of Social Media on College and University Students' Engagement and Grades
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Effects of Social Media on College and University Students' Engagement and Grades
Research Paper
Introduction
Use of social media is one of the challenges that affect the education sector as many students do not concentrate much on the course materials but conduct their learning through the social media. According to Junco et al (2011), although this approach on the use of the technological advancement may be seen as a challenge, the use of social media in education is of great importance as it increases the level of engagement and understanding of the students. Therefore, it is important for the education fraternity to encourage the use of social media by students during their learning process. In order to ensure that the process of learning through social media is achieved without the effect of its negative impacts, Hrastinski (2009) urged that various online theories should be understood with policies developed for the use of social media that would guide students during their learning process.
Thesis Statement
Based on the research question, effects of social media on college and university students' engagement and grades, the research paper provides research findings on the positive and effects of social media to university students towards enhancing their engagement and grades. Additionally, the document provides some of the recommendations and conclusion statements on the use of social media by students during their learning period.
Effects of Social Media to University Students
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