The Impact of Social Media use on Academic Performance among university students: A Pilot Study Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi1 Mohd Shahizan Othman2 e-mail: abumunir82@yahoo.com e-mail: shahizan@utm.my Author(s) Contact Details: 1,2 Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia Abstract — There is no doubt that Social media has gained wider acceptability and usability and is also becoming probably the most important communication tools among students especially at
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Social Network in our children lives In December 2012, Facebook had an average of 618 million daily active users (Facebook, 2012). Social networking sites all vary, yet the one feature they have in common is that they permit users to create a personal profile on the website and allows them to interact through instant messaging and e-mail. As the technology of the Internet advances, social networking sites have a greater impact on human relationships, both positive and negative.
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assess the effect of Social Media on society Social media as defined by Andreas M and Michael (2010, p. 61) 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.” Social media platforms include chat rooms, blogging web sites, social networking sites, forums, and also text messages and e-mail (Luxton, June and Fairall, 2012). The most popular social networking site, Facebook
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With the advancement in technology and increased accessibility of internet the use of social media is enhanced. The availability and easy access to internet has allowed Social networking sites (SNS) to create a new social aspect where every individual are benefited. Social networking sites are Internet-based tools for disseminating, sharing and discussing information. SNSs differ from the traditional media as it is a Web 2.0 platform for collaboration and co-creation. It is an essential tool for
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LITERATURE Social Media Social Media is a form of electric communication through which users create online communicaties to share information, ideas, personal messages and other current happenings. This plays an important role in people’s lives today because it serves as their channel to express feelings, opinion and recommendations wherein they can build up a stronger relationship with other people in different places (Pasana, 2011). Thanks to the invention of social media, young
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(Online) Vol.5, No.6, 2014 www.iiste.org The Impact of Whatsapp Messenger Usage on Students Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana Johnson Yeboah (Lecturer)*,George Dominic Ewur (Lecturer) School of Business, Marketing Department, Takoradi Polytechnic, P.O box 256, Takoradi, Ghana Email:gastybg@yahoo.com Abstract The perceived high level of usage of social networking applications amongst students of tertiary institutions in Ghana is inevitable. However, little is understood from empirical
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Literature Review From the earlier description we know the main and other specific objectives of the study. Fulfill the objectives means to have found out Social Networking & Its Impact on Education System in Contemporary Era. Kombo and Tromp (2006) define background of the study as a position or setting of the study. It explains briefly over view of the problem of the researcher aspires or want to tackle. Labaree (2013) says that background of the study means identification and description
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Effectiveness Social Networking Sites as a Tool for Teachers-Students Interaction CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Introduction In these prevalent times, technology has been an indispensable component in the lives of the people. Part of the human interaction is engaged with the information society particularly the use of the Internet, computers and gadgets. The creation of the technologies facilitates the everyday undertakings of most of the people worldwide.
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Impact of Social…. Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 2 Shahzad Khan 56 Impact of Social Networking Websites on Students Shahzad Khan1 Abstract The purpose of this research study is to explore the impact of social networking websites on students. A research questionnaire was designed to determine the factors of social networking websites that have impact on students. Variables identified are age, gender, education, social influence and academic performance. 168 respondents
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The Social Web: It is what you make it Instructor Debra Austin INF103 Computer Literacy Heather Miller August 6, 2012 The social web is a somewhat new and exciting place where people from all over the world can connect without leaving the comfort of their own homes. Like any type of newfangled technology there are upsides and downsides that need to be considered before deciding if this is a good or bad thing. Like many other activities that utilize time and provide an escape from
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