Collaborative Learning Through Social Media and Undergraduates Self-Regulation in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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Undergraduates Self-Regulation, Collaborative Learning, Social Media.Abstract
The study examined the relationship between undergraduates’ self-regulation and collaborative learning through social media in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Technological advancement has led to the creation of learning environments where students can interact and collaborate together to learn without the barrier of distance. This development has taken education to all, therefore, eliminating the problem of learner’s isolation. The introduction of software tools such as wikis, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc., facilitates online interaction and collaborative learning among students in online learning communities. The design that was adopted for this study is descriptive survey design. The study employed purposive sampling technique to select four (4) faculties in the school. Simple random sampling technique was used to select fifty (50) students from each faculty. Therefore, two hundred (200) respondents were used to constitute the sample. The instrument that was used for this study was a self-developed questionnaire on collaborative learning through social media and undergraduates’ self-regulation. The study equally revealed that platforms such as Edmodo significantly enhance student engagement and collaborative learning. The results further identified social media can foster a collaborative and interactive learning environment, enhancing student communication and engagement. The study recommended that educational institutions should provide comprehensive training for both students and educators on effective use of digital platforms and social media. Institutions should embed the use of platforms like Academia, Edmodo, and Wikispaces Classroom into the curriculum. Programs and workshops focusing on self-regulation strategies should be implemented.
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