Social network sites (SNS) utilization in learning landscape – Systematic literature review

Abstract

Social network sites (SNS) have been widely used around the world to facilitate communication and engagement in the education landscape. The availability of various SNS types and their different functions have provided instructors and students with options in adding value to their learning process. However, there still lack of guidance on how to choose and strategize SNS utilization in learning. This paper explores SNS utilization by instructors and students in supporting the learning environment. The resources of the data are taken from four digital databases and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings show the current types of SNS most used for learning purposes are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp. The main uses of these SNS are identified as being for communication, collaboration, sharing information, enhancing learning and social connection.