THE RISE OF TIKTOK DURING PANDEMIC: CONNECTION OF TIKTOK TO STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT

Author Name: 1. Clarissa D. Salasac 2. Joseph T. Lobo

Volume/Issue: 02/12

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2022-93352616/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Student-Researcher, City College of Angeles, Angeles City, Philippines
2. Program Coordinator, City College of Angeles, Angeles City, Philippines

ABSTRACT

TikTok has been one of the most used Social Networking Services (SNS) all around the world. It has grown into a platform with a broad range of content, including sports, fashion, performing arts, and education, which encourages the learners to join the community. This descriptive-correlational study aims to determine the relationship between TikTok Utilization and Level of Engagement of students. After gathering data from 103 respondents through an online survey, the results show that the BPeA students undergoing online classes use TikTok application in a moderately high level. The level of engagement of the students during online class was found out to be very high, and lastly, the relationship between TikTok Application utilization and Level of engagement of students was found out to be significantly high. Therefore, the researchers recommend that The Institute of Education, Arts and Sciences in partnership with the College Guidance Office may collaborate on providing webinars or trainings on how SNS such as TikTok can be a helpful tool or distraction in the level of engagement of the students. Instructors or professors may also use TikTok Application as another Educational Tool to provide a better and engaging classroom environment. The researchers also recommend additional respondents from other programs as this study only focuses on students who are taking BPeA in City College of Angeles. Additional variables may also be added to this existing study to further determine the relationship between the two variables.

Key words: Social Networking Services, TikTok, Engagement, Pandemic, Performing Arts Students