Relationship between Social Networking Sites Usage and Collaborative Learning Practices among Students
Abstract
The study titled “Relationship between Social Networking Sites Usage and Collaborative Learning Practices among Students” aimed to examine the association between students’ use of social networking platforms and their collaborative learning engagement. Specifically, the study had three objectives: to explore the relationship between SNS usage and collaborative learning practices, to investigate the link between SNS usage and students’ participation in collaborative learning activities, and to determine the influence of SNS usage on students’ engagement in collaborative learning. A quantitative research design was employed to achieve these objectives. The population of the study consisted of all students enrolled in government schools of District Attock and Tehsil Jand, from which a sample of 368 students was selected using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which was validated through expert review and tested for reliability using Cronbach’s alpha, indicating it was reliable for measuring both SNS usage and collaborative learning practices. The main finding of the study revealed a strong positive correlation between social networking sites usage and collaborative learning practices among students. Based on this finding, it is recommended that teachers and educational institutions integrate SNS into collaborative learning activities to enhance student participation and engagement. The study is significant as it highlights the potential of social networking tools to promote active learning, improve collaboration among students, and support educational outcomes in the modern digital learning environment.
Keywords: Social Networking Sites, Collaborative Learning, Student Engagement, Academic Participation, Educational Technology.
