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Academic Perspectives and Approaches to Social Media Use in Higher Education: A Pilot Study
International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Vol.32(1), pp.1-12
2020
Appears in Thompson Institute Research Collection
Abstract
Previous studies have confirmed the prevalence of social media adoption by university students. However, research has focused predominantly on student perspectives of social media’s impact on learning and teaching, student engagement, and recruitment. This pilot study explores the methods, attitudes, and perceptions of academics regarding social media use in their teaching while investigating strategies used to navigate perceived challenges posed by social media technology. The survey of 53 academics from an Australian university found that 49% used social media in their teaching and did so due to its speed and accessibility in communicating with students. Yet, this communication was largely to broadcast information, neglecting social media’s two-way functionality. Concerns regarding privacy, bullying, and time scarcity in relation to social media were key themes present in the data. Setting rules with students at the beginning of social media use was a common strategy employed by academics to address these challenges.
Details
- Title
- Academic Perspectives and Approaches to Social Media Use in Higher Education: A Pilot Study
- Authors
- Karen Sutherland (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Creative Industries - LegacyUwe Terton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Creative Industries - LegacyCindy Davis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - LegacyChristina Driver (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteIrene Visser (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Creative Industries - Legacy
- Publication details
- International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Vol.32(1), pp.1-12
- Publisher
- International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning (I S E T L)
- Date published
- 2020
- ISSN
- 1812-9129
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; Thompson Institute; Cancer Research Cluster; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99462908902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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