A Statistical Study on the Perceptions of Students and Teachers About the Use of Social Networks in the Process of Knowledge and Learning

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the role and importance of social networks in the process of knowledge and learning, whether social networks can be used as a tool for the purpose of development and discussion of scientific and learning topics, especially among students and university teachers. Does the gender of the participants affect their attitudes about the use of social networks for the aspect of knowledge and learning? Using a survey form adopted as a tool to collect data among university students and teachers, in 2022, by taking a random selection of 362 students and teachers, the data were analyzed with SPSS version 24, the results showed that students' perceptions of its use social networks are positive in the process of knowledge and learning. Using the Chi-Square, participants regardless of gender find out social networks as an opportunity to find and meet professional people and use them to find jobs. But the use of social networks for the purpose of learning a foreign language, males are more likely than females try to learn a foreign language and become acquainted with the culture of the country.

Keywords

• Knowledge, social networks, language learning, data analysis.