Authors:
Emily Bagarukayo
1
;
Dick Ng'ambi
2
;
Rehema Baguma
1
and
Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu
3
Affiliations:
1
Makerere University, Uganda
;
2
University of CapeTown, South Africa
;
3
Uganda Management Institute, Uganda
Keyword(s):
Knowledge Transfer, Facebook, Interaction, Collaboration, Operating Systems.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Computer-Supported Education
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Hardware and Software
;
e-Learning in Developing Countries
;
e-Learning Platforms
;
e-Learning Success Cases
;
Higher Order Thinking Skills
;
Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
;
Simulation and Modeling
;
Simulation Tools and Platforms
Abstract:
Employers have criticised graduates for inadequate skills to apply knowledge into practice due to the
traditional teaching and learning methods which concentrate more on theory than practice. Technology
affords several teaching and learning methods like social media which students are already motivated to use.
The research therefore used Facebook technology to facilitate students’ application of operating systems
knowledge to record and upload a video installing a virtual machine and operating system onto a group; to
promote content access, and interactive and cooperative learning. The results from the study show that the
overall effect of Facebook on students learning process and experience was positive because it enabled
putting knowledge into practice, sharing, collaboration, interaction, flexibility and learner – centred
activities, among others. Therefore, to increase learning outcome, motivation, desire and interest, new
educational technologies should continuously be explored
by educational institutions, educators and learners
for teaching and learning in the digital era. In this light we recommend that Facebook should be assessed in
more studies and integrated as a tool for learning at the university since students appreciate it, find it easy to
use and familiar.
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