Teachers Experiences Regarding the Use of Social Media for Educational Purposes
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, cilt.10, sa.1, ss.69-82, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.52380/ijpes.2023.10.1.855
- Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Directory of Open Access Journals
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.69-82
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The purpose of this study is to reveal the meanings teachers attach to social media and their experiences regarding the use of it for educational purposes. A qualitative research design and phenomenological approach were adopted in the study. The participants were formed using criterion and snowball sampling methods and consisted of six teachers working in different branches in primary and secondary schools. The data obtained was analysed using the content analysis method. The results revealed that teachers used social media for personal and professional development. Teachers considered the educational content on social media sufficient, beneficial, and useful. Furthermore, social media is an alternative and supportive mechanism that can overcome shortcomings in resources. The use of social media for education by teachers had a positive impact on students. This research provides teachers who want to address and engage with the students of the twenty-first century and other stakeholders in education with striking examples of how social media can be used effectively for educational purposes in practice. The study also categorized teachers' experiences.