Social Media as a Supplemental Tool in Blended Learning

Abstract

During the pandemic, various tools were used to supplement education in the blended learning platform. This study was initiated to explore the experience of students in their use of social media in blended learning. The study employed a qualitative design which involved 14 participants. An inclusion criterion was designed by the researchers to select the most suitable participants for the study. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the responses of the participants. Results show that social media platforms have negative and positive effects. Given that online class was an alternative to continue education during the Pandemic, social media can be a supplementary tool and has shown promising benefits.