Interrogating social media in education: The case of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines the relationship between Social Media use and its educational and social impact on the undergraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. It explores both the negative and positive dimensions of Social Media within the larger framework of New Media and higher education. The research draws on previous researches done with students, particularly in developed countries like the United States with the insight of highlighting the implications for students in Nigeria. Participatory Communication theory was used to ground the research and quantitative method is employed in order to collect data. The aim of the research is to provide an understanding of the usefulness and efficacy of Social Media in the educational enterprise in Nigeria.