STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE ON USING FACEBOOK (FB) AS A TOOL FOR ACADEMIC USE

Author Name: 1. Ruby T. Galang 2. Angelo D. Regala 3. Michael Angelo F. Bacani

Volume/Issue: 03/04

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2022-99969958/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Don Honorio Ventura State University, Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines, Language Department Coordinator, College of Arst and Sciences, Don Honorio Ventura State University, Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines
2. Don Honorio Ventura State University, Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines
3. Don Honorio Ventura State University, Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this research was to study the students’ perspective on using Facebook as a tool for online classes. There were three research questions; 1) How do students use Facebook for their studies? 2) In what ways do students use Facebook for their studies? 3) What are the ways do students believe that Facebook can be used by the school as a tool for academic use? A descriptive qualitative design was utilized in this study. Purposive sampling was used selecting its participants. Thematic analysis was utilized. Three major themes resulted from the responses of the participants; Facebook is used for academic usage, for communication, and as an information tool. The results of the study further recommends that Facebook can be an alternate access for communication, serve as search engine and a means of delivery mode of learning.

Key words: Search Engine, Information Tool, Access, Delivery Mode