Abstract:

Innovation in the educational sector brings something new to enhance pedagogy using technological tools in teaching and learning globally. This study explored the actual impact of daily use of social media platforms in learning among students in selected institutions in Nigeria. A descriptive research design was utilized to gain an accurate profile of situations. Six hundred (600) University of Ibadan and Emmanuel Alayande College of Education students actively using social media are the respondents of the study. The research respondents cut across 6 faculties in the University of Ibadan and 3 Schools in Emmanuel Alayande College of Education. Summing up, social networks became an integral part of the students’ full life and took up most of their free time. Undoubtedly, in social networks, there are also things useful for the development of the students. Social media is the most preferred online learning platform for students across Nigerian institutions. In addition, Students in Nigerian institutions during learning have limited access to free data. Thus, it can be concluded that social media have a dual impact on student achievement, and it is necessary to approach adolescents’ use of social networks with ultimate responsibility. The findings of this research can be used to propose effective plans for improving students’ learning in such a way that a balance in leisure, information exchange, and students’ learning can be maintained. To this end, the researchers recommended that social media be used for educational purposes and Social Networking. Cite should be expanded, and new pages should be created to enhance academic activities and avoid students’ learning setbacks.

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