Princess Ashley D.

Hamile 11- Pythagoras

1ST Article
Jeff C. Clements (2015). Using Facebook to Enhance Independent Student
Engagement: A Case Study of First-Year Undergraduates
https://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/hes/article/view/49913
A case study analyzed the effectiveness of online communication tools in enhancing
independent student engagement in a first-year undergraduate class. Results showed that over
half of students engaged with at least one post on three platforms, with Facebook being the
primary platform. Students primarily engaged with material by liking posts and sharing personal
material. Convenience was the dominant reason for engagement, with 66% using Facebook.
The study suggests Facebook can enhance independent student engagement.
2ND Article
Ivala & Gachago (2012). Social media for enhancing student engagement: The use
of Facebook and blogs at a University of Technology
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237047494_Social_media_for_enhancing_student_en
gagement_The_use_of_Facebook_and_blogs_at_a_University_of_Technology
The study explores the potential of Facebook and blogs in boosting student engagement
in learning. Using a learning ecology perspective, researchers conducted interviews with
lecturers and focus groups with students. The findings showed that appropriate use of blogs and
Facebook groups enhances academic engagement on and off-campus. The study suggests
strategies for implementing these technologies to positively impact student engagement.
3RD Article
Moghadam & Shamsi (2021). Exploring Learners’ Attitude toward Facebook as a
Medium of Learners’ Engagement during Covid-19 Quarantine
https://openpraxis.org/articles/10.5944/openpraxis.13.1.1163
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a shift to online teaching, with Facebook being a
popular choice for creating online communities. This study explores language learners' attitudes
towards using Facebook as a peripheral medium for language learning and its effectiveness.
Participants were selected based on availability sampling and surveyed using Facebook Online
and Usefulness and Effectiveness Surveys. The results suggest that Facebook can be a
motivating tool for language learning during the global lockdown.