Usos de Facebook y actividades académicas de estudiantes universitarios chilenos
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Revista de Psicologia
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La relevancia y la utilización cada vez más creciente de la plataforma social Facebook como una inminente herramienta educacional ha abierto alternativas para nuevos escenarios, en este contexto la investigación tuvo por objetivo explorar los usos de Facebook de estudiantes universitarios en su interacción con actividades académicas. Se utilizó una metodología de enfoque cualitativo. Respecto al procedimiento de recolección, se realizó triangulación de información a través de entrevistas en profundidad y grupos de discusión, en donde participaron estudiantes universitarios de 18 a 20 años de edad. Para el análisis de datos se usó el modelo adaptado de Hiles y Čermak, utilizando la perspectiva de contenidos categóricos. Los resultados indican que los estudiantes utilizan Facebook para seleccionar y direccionar el flujo de información, crear espacios de trabajo y cooperación, intercambiar recursos educativos y estar permanentemente actualizados. Además, los resultados muestran la valoración de los estudiantes y la influencia docente para el uso de esta plataforma. En cuanto a las conclusiones y discusiones, se resalta la proyección de abarcar nuevos escenarios de aprendizaje y estrategias vanguardistas que coexistan y nutran a la educación tradicional. Asimismo, se subraya el rol estudiantil protagonista en los usos y una valoración importante respecto de las múltiples ventajas que se perciben. Por último, se destaca la importancia de incorporar formalmente herramientas online para la satisfacción de necesidades y demandas permanentes en el ámbito educativo universitario.
The relevant and increasing use of Facebook social media as a prospect educational tool has put forward new choices for new settings. On this context, the present study objective is to explore how university students use Facebook in their academic activities interaction. The qualitative approach methodology was used. Concerning the data collection procedure, the information was triangulated by means of deep interviews and focus groups with the participation of 18 to 20 year-old university students. The Hiles and Čermark adapted model was used for the data analysis, by using the perspective of contents and categories. Results show that students use Facebook to select and direct the information flow, create rooms for cooperative work, exchange learning resources and to be permantently updated. Also, they show the value students give and the influence teachers have on using this social platform. Regarding conclusions, it is worthy to outstand the projection to reach new settings for avant-gard learning strategies to contribute and coexist with traditional education. Simultaneously, it is outstanding the students leading role in the use and value on the multiple benefits they perceive from this social platform. Lastly, it must be highlighted the importance of including online tools to meet the permanent needs and requirements on the university education area.
The relevant and increasing use of Facebook social media as a prospect educational tool has put forward new choices for new settings. On this context, the present study objective is to explore how university students use Facebook in their academic activities interaction. The qualitative approach methodology was used. Concerning the data collection procedure, the information was triangulated by means of deep interviews and focus groups with the participation of 18 to 20 year-old university students. The Hiles and Čermark adapted model was used for the data analysis, by using the perspective of contents and categories. Results show that students use Facebook to select and direct the information flow, create rooms for cooperative work, exchange learning resources and to be permantently updated. Also, they show the value students give and the influence teachers have on using this social platform. Regarding conclusions, it is worthy to outstand the projection to reach new settings for avant-gard learning strategies to contribute and coexist with traditional education. Simultaneously, it is outstanding the students leading role in the use and value on the multiple benefits they perceive from this social platform. Lastly, it must be highlighted the importance of including online tools to meet the permanent needs and requirements on the university education area.
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No. 28