Abstract
College students are increasingly using social media. This
case study explores how traditionally aged college students perceive
social media use contributes to their academic success. We used survey
data collected at a college student union to understand the social media
students use in their academic pursuits and to inform a focus group
discussion. Findings indicate that students do not differentiate
between technology and social media, and that they rely heavily on
social media to facilitate their academic success. This case study
indicates that while using social media extensively may create minor
issues for students, proper use can support academic endeavors.
Keywords
college; university; social media; academic success; technology; student learning; traditionally-aged students
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This article is especially relevant at the moment, as the Association of College and Research Libraries has recently revised their Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Information literacy can be loosely defined as the ability to locate and evaluate information for relevant needs using a variety of platforms. You can download a PDF of the article here.
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