E-Learning on social media: A conceptual paper on undergraduates preferred social media affordances
List of Authors
  • Kok Hui Meian , Teh Su Yen

Keyword
  • E-Learning, Social Media, Undergraduates, Affordances

Abstract
  • Methods of teaching and learning in institutions of higher learning in Malaysia has changed over time. E-learning has been introduced to these institutions however adoption rate differs from one institution to other. Some are slow while some are faster than the rest. With the recent pandemic crisis that the world has experienced, E-learning has to be utilized to ensure teaching and learning can be continued without any disruptions. Even though Malaysia has a high Internet penetration rate however, difficulties still occurs for some to access the Internet and also the likeliness of users finding the tools user friendly. Research has found for E-learning to be successful, the features available has to attractive to users. Therefore, this study tries to find out the undergraduates preferred affordances by using Sundar’s (2008) Main Model as a guideline. This research employs quantitative research methods.

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