The efficacy of Instagram on biology undergraduate students in University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.22219/jpbi.v6i2.12155Keywords:
biology student, Instagram efficacy, social mediaAbstract
Instagram is one of social media commonly used and has influential power among people for sharing ideas, instructional media, and social interaction. This study aimed at examining the efficacy of Instagram on Biology students in University of Ilorin. This quasi experimental study included 75 undergraduate students of University of Ilorin, Nigeria majoring in Biology and Biology Education. Instagram Learning Content Course ware, Instagram Biology Test, Instagram Biology Marking Guide, and Daily Lesson Plan were the instruments used in data collection process. Furthermore, the data gained were analyzed using t-test and ANCOVA. The results revealed that there was significant difference existed between biology Major and Biology Education students in their learning achievement [t(74) = 17.852, p<.05]. In contrast, there was no significant difference between male and female students in learning as they utilized Instagram in learning process [F(10,25) = 2.129, p>.05]. In conclusion, the more attention is crucial to be pain for students in their learning process, particularly in the media used.
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Mulkah Adebisi Ahmed, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin
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Al-Ali, S. (2016). Embracing the selfie craze: Exploring the possible use of Instagram as a language mlearning tool. Issues and Trends in Educational Technology, 2(2), 1–16. doi: https://doi.org/10.2458/azu_itet_v2i2_ai-ali
Alexey, S. (2020). Introduction to Botany. Minot State University. Retrieved from: http://ashipunov.info/shipunov/school/biol_154/textbook/intro_botany.pdf
Ali, L. (2018). The Influence of Information Technology on Student’s Behavioural Nature in the Class Room. Asian Journal of Education and Training, 4(2), 102–107. doi: https://doi.org/10.20448/journal.522.2018.42.102.107
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Bolat, Y. (2018). Research on the Use of Social Media Networks by Teacher Candidates. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 7(1), 147. doi: https://doi.org/10.5430/jct.v7n1p147
Duruji, M., Azuh, D., & Olarenwaju, F. (2014). Learning environment and academic performance of secondary school students in external examinations: A study of selected schools in Ota. EDULEARN14 Proceedings, 5042–5053. Retrieved from: https://library.iated.org/view/DURUJI2014LEA
Erarslan, A. (2019). Instagram as an education platform for EFL learners. TOJET: The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 18(3), 54–69. Retrieved from: http://www.tojet.net/articles/v18i3/1835.pdf
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Gonulal, T. (2019). The use of instagram as a mobile-assisted language learning tool. Contemporary Educational Technology, 10(3), 309–323. doi: https://doi.org/10.30935/cet.590108
Handayani, A. D., Cahyono, B. Y., & Widiati, U. (2018). The use of Instagram in the teaching of EFL writing: Effect on writing ability and students’ perceptions | Handayani | Studies in English Language Teaching. Studies in English Language Teaching, 6(2), 112–126. doi: https://doi.org/10.22158/selt.v6n2p112
Huang, Y.-T., & Su, S.-F. (2018). Motives for Instagram use and topics of interest among young adults. Future Internet, 10(8), 77. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/fi10080077
Lomicka, L., Lord, G., & CALICO. (2009). The next generation : social networking and online collaboration in foreign language learning - Catalog - UW-Madison Libraries (Vol. 8). CALICO, Texas State University. Retrieved from: https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910152098802121
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Sunday, S., & Kola, J. (2014). Improving Students’ Academic Performance in Nigerian Schools: the Role of Teachers. International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies, 1(2), 1–6. Retrieved from: https://www.ijrhss.org/pdf/v1-i2/1.pdf
The West African Examinations Council. (2016). The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Retrieved from: waecgh.org
Ting, H., de Run, E. C., & Liew, S. L. (2016). Intention to Use Instagram by Generation Cohorts: The Perspective of Developing Markets. Global Bussiness and Management Research, 8(1), 43–55. Retrieved from: https://search.proquest.com/openview/c4d14301258f457496efcb403f46ee34/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=696409
Wahyudin, A. Y., & Sari, F. M. (2018). The effect of Instagram on the students’ writing ability at undergraduate level. The 1st International Conference on English Language Teaching and Learning (1st ICON-ELTL), 1–10. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335320426_THE_EFFECT_OF_INSTAGRAM_ON_THE_STUDENTS’_WRITING_ABILITY_AT_UNDERGRADUATE_LEVEL
Wong, L. H., Chai, C. S., & Aw, G. P. (2017). Seamless language learning: Second language learning with social media. Comunicar, 25(50), 9–20. doi: https://doi.org/10.3916/C50-2017-01
Yadegarfar, H., & Simin, S. (2016). Effects of using Instagram on learning grammatical accuracy of word classes... International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology, 5(2). Retrieved from: https://www.learntechlib.org/p/173362/
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