A CASE STUDY IN USING YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK AS SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS IN ENHANCING STUDENT CENTRED LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT

The widespread use of social media technologies (i.e. Facebook, Youtube) of the net generation of students in their social lives poses a question on how social media can be harnessed and used for enhancing learning in schools today. The public nature, no-cost and low access barrier of these social media make it very accessible for students to use and learn. Even with this pervasiveness, many learning institutions in the world are reluctant to embrace these technologies, as some are even banning social media websites in schools as they are unable to understand how social media technologies can enhance the academic experience not only for students but also for faculty members and educators. This study aims to explore more proof on how social media can become a central force in a student-centred learning environment in the future.