Influence of gender on attitude towards the use of social media for continuing professional development among academic librarians in Nigeria

Anasi, Stella Ngozi

doi:10.1108/ils-11-2017-0114

Cited by 13 publications

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“…School's role in supporting teachers' SM use could help strengthen teachers' online collaboration more specific and relevant to their own capacity needs. The analysis is in line with what Anasi (2018) suggests that SM has the potential for teachers' professional growth and development. In particular, teachers in developing countries like Pakistan with minimal ICT integration capacity, found by Ismail et al (2020), could be supported to overcome their fear and digital anxiety (Beemt et al, 2019;Kormos and Nijakowsk, 2017).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

“…The theory encompasses the links between behavioral intention, behavioral attitudes, and subjective norms. The theory has been widely used as a useful predictor of one's attitudes about networking use and SM's information sharing capability (Peslak et al, 2011;Anasi, 2018;Lin et al, 2013). Research has found the TRA relevant when the study intends to know about one's attitudes towards their behaviour.…”

Section: Theory Of Reasoned Actionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the more critical is knowing its use in online learning to cater to students' learning needs during school closure amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Research finds the use of SM effective to support active students' engagement, teachers' professional development and developing communities of learners (Anasi, 2018;Beemt et al, 2019;Buus, 2012;Harris and Rea, 2009;Ranieri, 2013, 2016;Vie, 2015). Porto et al (2011) also believe that SM's instructional use promotes teachers' ICT integration skills and inspires and encourages their students to continue learning using technologies.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Teachers' attitudes towards social media (SM) use in online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic: the effects of SM use by teachers and religious scholars during physical distancing

Jogezai¹,

Baloch²,

Jaffar³

et al. 2021

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The adoption of physical distancing and quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic to contain virus spread has left the world with schools' closure. In response, schools have shifted into online learning in developed societies while the developing world struggles to opt for online learning due to limited infrastructure and capacity and religious beliefs, in some communities, that discourage online learning. However, there has been a significant increase in the use of Social Media (SM) observed across developing and developed societies and religious communities amid physical distancing. This study was conducted to explore the possibility of SM use in online learning by exploring teachers' attitudes in relation to the effects of physical distancing and increased SM use, SM knowledge and religious leaders' SM use. In a quantitative investigation method, the researchers used a questionnaire as a primary tool to collect the data from 252 teachers of both public and private schools. Partial Least Square Structural Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used as an analysis method to assess and measure the proposed model. The findings are significant to inform how physical distancing amid the pandemic has influenced teachers' attitudes to opt for social media use in online learning. The findings have implications for teachers worldwide, particularly in developing countries, to switch to online learning using SM under challenging situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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confidence: 86%

Section: Theory Of Reasoned Actionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Teachers' attitudes towards social media (SM) use in online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic: the effects of SM use by teachers and religious scholars during physical distancing

Jogezai¹,

Baloch²,

Jaffar³

et al. 2021

Heliyon

115

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“…Moreover, learning collaboration was facilitated through Spreadsheets, Google Jam Board, and Google Docs. Social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube, were used to engage students during learning (Anasi, 2018;Jogezai et al, 2021;Van Den Beemt, Thurlings, & Willems, 2020).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Teachers’ willingness to change in adapting to online learning during the covid-19 pandemic

Herawati

Tjahjono

Qamari

et al. 2022

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This study aimed to highlight the view of educators on the teachers’ willingness to change in adapting to online learning due to the Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID -19) pandemic. The sudden shifting required readiness to facilitate both synchronous and asynchronous learning interactions. The results of previous studies on the dissatisfaction with the online learning quality during the pandemic triggered this study. Teachers preferred to use task-based learning and resisted incorporating technology in the learning process. The limited literature provided a study gap investigated in the present study. Therefore, the real-time virtual focus group discussions were carried out to obtain viewpoints about teachers’ willingness to change in which 31 participants, including teachers, principals, and supervisors, shared their viewpoints. Moreover, dynamic discussions were conducted through brainstorming using Mentimeter, collecting viewpoints via zoom poll, and discussion engagements in the primary and breakout rooms. Content analysis revealed three categories: willingness to learn, try, and be open. The result provided novelty essential as a new perspective and proposed possible solutions to address the problems shifting from regular to online learning in Indonesia. Finally, this study recommends future investigation of teachers’ willingness to change as a new concept of professional development in establishing quality learning.

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“…These benefits will likely be found regardless of a participant’s job position or title. Therefore, administrators and supervisors in higher education may consider providing support for allowing and encouraging the use of social media, like Reddit, as a learning tool (Anasi, 2018 ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Adjusting sails for changing winds: exploring Reddit use for professional purposes in higher education

2022

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Emerging practices of social media for professional purposes in higher education merit further attention. Reddit, a social media platform, is under-studied despite its significant presence. This study explores participation patterns on Reddit for two summer periods during 2019–2020, before and during COVID-19. We collected a total of 82,494 contributions from two subreddits, r/highereducation and r/Professors. Results show changes in contributions and interactions, with more consistent growth in r/Professors. Major topics discussed in both subreddits during summer 2020 had shifted from 2019, largely related to COVID-19. Findings are discussed with a community of practice lens, noting changes in participation and adjustment to the crisis. Additionally, we present implications for supporting and sustaining higher education professionals through Reddit during and after massive disruptions like those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Influence of gender on attitude towards the use of social media for continuing professional development among academic librarians in Nigeria

Cited by 13 publications

References 26 publications

Teachers' attitudes towards social media (SM) use in online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic: the effects of SM use by teachers and religious scholars during physical distancing

Teachers' attitudes towards social media (SM) use in online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic: the effects of SM use by teachers and religious scholars during physical distancing

Teachers’ willingness to change in adapting to online learning during the covid-19 pandemic

Adjusting sails for changing winds: exploring Reddit use for professional purposes in higher education

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