Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(3A), pp. 85 - 90
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081412
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The Influence of High Academic Achievers' Social Media Usage and Types of Social Media Content on Students' Learning: A Conceptual Framework

Norlaile Salleh Hudin ^1,*, Noraine Salleh Hudin ², Nor Azah Abdul Aziz ^3
1 Faculty of Management and Economics, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
² Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
³ Faculty of Art, Computing and Creative Industry, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Social media has been blamed for distracting and reducing students' engagement in learning. However, there are limited studies that recommend the appropriate strategy of using social media for students. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to propose a conceptual framework that linked the influence of high academic achievers' social media usage with types of social media content on students' learning. A qualitative methodology will be employed to gain in-depth understanding of the high academic achievers' purpose of using social media, time spent on social media and types of social media contents that interest them. Based on purposive sampling technique, a sample of high academic achievers pursuing their study in a public university will be selected and interviewed until the data reach saturation. The interview data will be analyzed by using thematic analysis to develop codes and themes in explaining the phenomenon. The findings of this study are believed to be useful in developing a recommendation and effective strategy to help students manage their social media usage and more importantly benefit from it for their learning.

KEYWORDS
Social Media Usage, High Academic Achiever, Social Media Content, Learning Experience

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Norlaile Salleh Hudin , Noraine Salleh Hudin , Nor Azah Abdul Aziz , "The Influence of High Academic Achievers' Social Media Usage and Types of Social Media Content on Students' Learning: A Conceptual Framework," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 3A, pp. 85 - 90, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081412.

(b). APA Format:
Norlaile Salleh Hudin , Noraine Salleh Hudin , Nor Azah Abdul Aziz (2020). The Influence of High Academic Achievers' Social Media Usage and Types of Social Media Content on Students' Learning: A Conceptual Framework. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(3A), 85 - 90. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081412.