Application and Utilization of Social Media for Effective Teaching and Learning in Post Basic Schools in Kano State, Nigeria

Abstract

This research aimed at investigating the application and utilization of social media for effective teaching and learning in post basic schools in Kano state, Nigeria. The study was carried out using a descriptive survey design. The sample of 356 students was randomly selected. A questionnaire was used to collect data using the simple random sampling technique. The analysis was done using statistical analysis such as frequencies, simple percentage, mean and standard deviation. The study revealed that social media is mostly use for learning by post-basic schools’ students of Kano state, Nigeria. The study also revealed that students often find it challenging to comprehend lectures delivered in English language. The study further revealed that the type of learning activities engage in using social media, include watching lectures and tutorials. The study finally revealed that students recommend social media as an effective tool for teaching and learning. The study recommended that the school management should take into consideration the positive aspects of social media as an information resource to eliminate any negative habit that it may have cause like addiction and distraction to satisfactory academic performances.