Arab media faculty and students’ perceptions and attitudes towards using social media in education
Other Title(s)
تصورات و اتجاهات طابة و أساتذة الإعلام العرب تجاه استخدام وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي في تدريس الإعلام
Author
Darwish, al-Sayyid Bakhit Muhammad
Source
Arabian Journal of Media and Communication
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 19 (31 May. 2018), pp.278-312, 35 p.
Publisher
Saudi Association for Media and Communication :
Publication Date
2018-05-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
35
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite the growing demand for digitally competent employees in the news media industry, Arab media programs are cautiously integrating social media reporting into their curriculum.
This study explores the status quo of using social media into Arab media programs and the perceptions of faculty of factors which hinder offering social media as a program or courses or to be integrated into conventional media courses.
The study found that the use of social media is not noticeable to some extent, especially in academic matters.
Both faculty and students stated that most of Arab mediafaculty use traditional ways in teaching media courses.
Only two thirds of Arab media faculty confirmed that social media is being integrated into some courses.
Both agreed on the need for including social media into media curricula and having qualified faculty in social media.
Findings suggest that the curriculum should include emphasis on ethics, technical skills, and the potential for career development.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Darwish, al-Sayyid Bakhit Muhammad. 2018. Arab media faculty and students’ perceptions and attitudes towards using social media in education. Arabian Journal of Media and Communication،Vol. 2018, no. 19, pp.278-312.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-836838
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Darwish, al-Sayyid Bakhit Muhammad. Arab media faculty and students’ perceptions and attitudes towards using social media in education. Arabian Journal of Media and Communication No. 19 (May. 2018), pp.278-312.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-836838
American Medical Association (AMA)
Darwish, al-Sayyid Bakhit Muhammad. Arab media faculty and students’ perceptions and attitudes towards using social media in education. Arabian Journal of Media and Communication. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 19, pp.278-312.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-836838
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 271-281
Record ID
BIM-836838