I had an idea that many college students spend a lot of time online every week but the study showed how many hours students actually spend online. I was surprised to see that 33% spent up to 8 hours a week online and 37% spent over 9 hours a week! That is an astounding number if you think it means about 1-2 hours a day online. It has almost become a drug for some students, constantly having to be online to entertain themselves.
I also noticed 65% of students reported they use social media to build/support interpersonal relationships. I can admit that I regularly use facebook to keep in touch with friends and what is going on in their lives. 60% of respondents answered that facebook can help enhance their learning process and make classes "more interesting." I agree with this, especially with an online class setting. It is similar to a sit in class learning outside on the grass on a sunny day. It gives the students a different setting to learn in and can make learning interesting rather than the same setting every day. The same goes in the coaching world and keeping ideas new and fresh to keep athletes interested and motivated.
I also think that around half the students would rather post on facebook discussions rather than blackboard discussions possibly because they are usually more familiar with facebook in today's society. Facebook is easy to navigate about and could be easier than some discussion boards.
I also noticed 65% of students reported they use social media to build/support interpersonal relationships. I can admit that I regularly use facebook to keep in touch with friends and what is going on in their lives. 60% of respondents answered that facebook can help enhance their learning process and make classes "more interesting." I agree with this, especially with an online class setting. It is similar to a sit in class learning outside on the grass on a sunny day. It gives the students a different setting to learn in and can make learning interesting rather than the same setting every day. The same goes in the coaching world and keeping ideas new and fresh to keep athletes interested and motivated.
I also think that around half the students would rather post on facebook discussions rather than blackboard discussions possibly because they are usually more familiar with facebook in today's society. Facebook is easy to navigate about and could be easier than some discussion boards.