The impact of social media as teaching and learning tool on higher education: A case study of Van Hien University

Nguyen Thuy Vy * , & Truong Thi Thanh Tuyen

* Correspondence: Nguyen Thuy Vy (email: VyNT@vhu.edu.vn)

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Received: 20 Jun 2023
Revised: 21 Jul 2023
Accepted: 28 Jul 2023
Published: 03 Aug 2023
DOI: 10.58810/vhujs.9.3.2023.742
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Nguyen, V. T., & Truong, T. T. T. (2023). The impact of social media as teaching and learning tool on higher education: A case study of Van Hien University. Van Hien University Journal of Science 9(3), 76-88.
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Volume 9 - Issue 3 (2023)
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Education

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused universities to switch from traditional to online teaching and learning methods. As a result, social media has gradually become prominent as a teaching and learning resource in universities. Vietnamese universities and institutes recognize the potential of social media as a powerful tool for promotion and teaching. This study examines the positive impact of social media use on (a) enhancing teaching and learning in universities, (b) motivating and supporting students, and (c) developing community connections and assesses limitations of social networks in student learning within the university context. A qualitative approach with explicitly utilizing in-depth interviews was employed to collect data from ten lecturers and 19 students of all faculties of Van Hien University. The results of this case study have shown the positive effects of social media: enriching the teaching and learning experience in higher education by inspiring and supporting student as well as promoting community connections. Integrating social media as a teaching and learning tool in higher education is part of the modern educational landscape.
Keywords: higher education, social media, teaching and learning tool

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