PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 8(II) June 2023/23-30/5

AUTHOR : Ms. Gurinder Kaur and Dr. Payare Lal

TITLE: SOCIAL MEDIA AND E-RESOURCES AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOLS IN SELECTED GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES OF PUNJAB

ABSTRACT: In this digital era, students and teachers use social media as a platform for knowledge sharing, information dissemination, and communication. The study explores the use of social media and e-resources as an educational tools by students, research scholars, and Faculty members of selected government universities of Punjab. The study was conducted within the context of advancement in teaching and learning techniques for educational development. A sample of 600 respondents was surveyed for data collection. Students and research scholars reported frequently using social media informally for socialization and entertainment but also as a formal educational tool. Most of the students and research scholars perceived that social media facilitated easy access to e-resources, saved time, interaction with peers, interaction with faculty, online engagement, and collaborative learning. Most of the teachers perceived that social media cross the boundaries of time and space. New media applications made it possible the concept of online classes and online learning. The researcher observed the implication of social media in the education process.

KEYWORDS: : Social Media, E-Resources, Educational Tools

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