Abstract
his research aims to investigate the reality of WhatsApp use among faculty members at the Department of Information Studies (IS) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in the Sultanate of Oman as a tool for distance education (DE) and as a tool for teaching and learning. The study also focuses on the information retrieved on WhatsApp teaching groups and its use. Data was collected through the interview method. The results of the study showed that three faculty members out of nine are using WhatsApp in teaching and learning. They use it for class discussions and explanations of projects. The study showed that the three faculty members in the Department of IS who used WhatsApp in teaching and learning are using it in general to communicate with the students and also for educational purpose. In addition, the study showed a relationship between age, nationality, and specialization. The study also proved that students used WhatsApp as an open source of information.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advanced Online Education and Training Technologies |
| Editors | M Habib |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Publisher | IGI Global |
| Chapter | 12 |
| Pages | 200-214 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Distance Education
- Teaching and Learning
- Department of Information Studies
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Online Education