Role of WhatsApp for Communication between Teachers and Parents in Kindergarten | Chapter 2 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 4

The technological revolution has affected our daily lives in all aspects, especially in interpersonal communication. The use of social media for the transference of messages is highly advanced and widely used in all areas of our lives, including the use of social media in the field of education. One of the most efficient applications for transferring messages between educational staff and parents which is used extensively is the application, "WhatsApp".

 

This research investigated the use of "WhatsApp" between kindergarten teachers and parents in kindergartens in the North of Israel.

 

Using a quantitative research approach, a specially designed questionnaire was distributed online as a Google Docs document to 161 kindergarten teachers., it appears that the main adoption and use of the WhatsApp tool is for the transmission of information or kindergarten experiences to the parents. The kindergarten teachers felt that the Watts App application was advantageous due to its easy accessibility and speed of communication and testified to more sharing and involvement of the parents in the kindergarten activities and work. Nevertheless, several questions arise concerning the mutual availability of the information that is transmitted and the type of information that is transmitted. It is recommended that further research looks at the effect of digital communication on the quality of interpersonal relationships between educational staff and parents to improve the quality of the mutual partnership in educating young children.

 

Author (s) Details

Aviva Dan

Tel Hai College, Israel.

 

Eitan Simon
Tel Hai Academic College, Israel.

 

Please see the book here: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aoller/v4/2067

 

Interventions on the Perceptions of Student Teachers’ Use of WhatsAapp in Teaching Methods of English as a Second Language Classroom in Namibia | Chapter 2 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 8

The mobile phone has become the preferred means of communication, especially among young people, and there are many teachers who are committed to introducing it as a resource in their classrooms. Mobile devices and their features have been in the glare of publicity for educational purposes WhatsApp, in this case, increases learning opportunities for students to work smarter and more effectively. This research investigated students’ perceptions towards using the WhatsApp application as a learning tool for Teaching Methods of English as a Second Language on a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. The study employed a mixed methodology where the first part of it was done in 2018 and followed in 2024. To achieve this, about 99 students in the same cohort completed the self-administered questionnaires. Another six students were followed and interviewed after they had been in the field for about two years. The study revealed, among many, that the use of WhatsApp can impact negatively the performance of students who do not own smartphones while students with smartphones do well. The platform shows a variance in balancing online activities (WhatsApp) and academic preparation and distracts students from completing their assignments and adhering to their private studies timetable. However, students enjoy using WhatsApp as a tool for learning and call for institutions to offer internet amenities as a top urgency in contemporary instruction. Teachers need to create learning opportunities for students on the platform that encourage all to join and learn.  Such opportunities are good for peer-to-peer learning opportunities, whether synchronous or asynchronous.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Nchindo Richardson Mbukusa
Faculty of Education, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aoller/v8/3157

Effect of Social Media on Performance of SMEs: Empirical Evidence from United Arab Emirates | Chapter 1 | Advances and Challenges in Science and Technology Vol. 9

 This affiliate discusses the interceding effects of public culture on the relationship 'tween social publishing marketing forms and SMEs’ performance in Abu Dhabi UAE. The traits of social media shopping such as mutual, fast and cheap manage more attractive to most guests to use social media as their shopping channel. The study specifically looks at by what method social television platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and electronic mail affect the operations of SMEs in the United Arab Emirates. The research working a quantitative approach and secondhand survey questionnaires to collect the dossier from the respondents between Abu Dhabi SMEs managers and owners. SPSS and AMOS were used to analyze the dossier. The data disclosed that the direct relationships betwixt Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Email and SME Performance. Also, the results confirmed that social mediate the relationship middle from two points Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Email and SME Performance. Thus, it is hoped that the projected research model improves the UAE SMEs efficiency.

Author(s) Details:

Saeed Khalfan Rashid Al-Hameli,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/ACST-V9/article/view/12617

Attitude of University Students towards Web-based Counselling | Chapter 2 | Research Aspects in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 8

 While the practise of advocating has traditionally complicated face-to-face interaction 'tween the counsellor and customer, current practitioners are providing charging services accompanying the use of internet-based science, as technology has changed the appearance and movements of numerous professions, containing that of the counsellor. However, web-located counselling, a current form of counselling, is a somewhat recent phenomenon in Ghana. This unit aims to measure the perspectives of undergraduates at the University of Cape Coast on the use of web-located counselling. The study was completed activity using a sample of 600 undergraduates from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, a descriptive survey was administered. The data was assembled using a inquiry with a four-point Likert scale.  Means and standard changes provided answers to the two study research questions that directed the survey. Furthermore, the two theories were tested utilizing the independent samples t-test.  Findings from the study indicated that accused had either positive and negative stances or opinions concerning the use of web-located counselling. In addition, both men and females revealed affinity to netting-based directing. Nevertheless, the males were somewhat mean towards web-located counselling than women. It was recommended that counsellors increase their use of cyber analysis in their work with teenagers, as they have learned the abilities and knowledge to utilise the WWW and are comfortable with netting-based confabing. In addition, university administrators were pressed to obtain new supplies to facilitate web-located counselling.

Author(s) Details:

Joseph Asamoah-Gyawu,
Counselling Centre, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Mathew Amoako,
Ghana University Staff Superannuation Scheme, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Grace Yeboah,
Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana and Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi, Ghana.

Afua Ntoaduro,
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi, Ghana.

Augustina Atkinson Dadebo,
Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana and Counselling Unit, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana.

Frank Lamadoku Attila,
Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RAASS-V8/article/view/9904

Determining the Impact of Social Networks for Increasing Life Expectancy of Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in COVID-19 Pandemic | Chapter 4 | Issues and Development in Health Research Vol. 7

 Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are lethal chronic diseases that cause a slew of side effects, problems, low quality of life, and silent deaths for millions of people worldwide, according to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this COVID-19 pandemic environment, patients will need ongoing care and awareness for a long period to maintain a better health status and avoid consequences. A patient with a poor quality of life may only obtain such care at a medical clinic or during a doctor's visit. However, due to the current quarantine curfews and country-wide lockdowns, visiting a medical clinic or a doctor has become extremely impossible. As a result, it's critical to find new ways to educate people about non-communicable diseases. In this COVID-19 outbreak, this research study aims to determine how people with noncommunicable diseases might extend their lives and avoid complications and deaths by reducing their blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and BMI (Body Mass Index). We used popular social networking sites (SNS) WhatsApp and Facebook to undertake an at-home awareness programme to enhance the living conditions of patients with non-communicable diseases and prevent complications and deaths. The study included 620 individuals who had registered at the Rathnapura Teaching Hospital's non-communicable illness clinic, with 120 participants chosen at random for investigation. The bulk of the patients are between the ages of 45 and 65. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups (control or normal) and data was collected. To test for differences between two groups, an independent t-test was employed, and a paired sample t-test was utilised to corroborate the difference. The at-home SNS awareness training had a positive influence on lowering LDL cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, and blood pressure, according to the findings (systolic and diastolic). The elements also have a significant link to the SNS awareness campaign. The programme, however, has little effect on the BMI factor. The number of SNS referral times and the SNS awareness programme have a substantial impact on reducing LDL cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, and blood pressure levels. This would be a better way to explain how to improve the quality of life of noncommunicable disease patients in this COVID-19 pandemic environment in order to avoid complications and deaths. Future research should examine into why the at-home SNS awareness training had no effect on BMI well-being, which is another crucial element in ensuring that those patients have a long life expectancy.

Author(S) Details

H. K. Salinda Premadasa
Centre for Computer Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.

View Book:- https://stm.bookpi.org/IDHR-V7/article/view/4807

An Assessment of Efficacy of WhatsApp Messenger Application as a Medium for Medical Research Education | Chapter 9 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5

 

Background: Because research is not featured in the present MBBS curriculum, medical students are lacking in knowledge. As a result, we decided to evaluate the efficacy of WhatsApp Messenger as a teaching-learning medium using the theme of 'Medical Research.' There has been very little research on the educational impact of digital platforms like WhatsApp. We used the WhatsApp messenger programme to determine its efficacy as a supplement to medical research education and to examine students' opinions of e-learning.

Methods: A prospective analytical interventional investigation was carried out after gaining ethical approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee. A self-designed comprehensive questionnaire was used to assess medical students' understanding. Following the intervention, a series of modules were sent out and discussed in WhatsApp study groups, followed by an assessment of the participants' knowledge levels.

Results: Using the paired t-test, the study participants' post-intervention knowledge of medical research (Mean = 10.13, Median = 10, Range = 0-21) was statistically significantly higher than their baseline knowledge of medical research (Mean = 6.76, Median = 7, Range = 0-16) in the pre-intervention evaluation.

Conclusions: Due to the rising availability of affordable and user-friendly smart phones in every generation, teachers and students alike are increasingly adopting WhatsApp. WhatsApp has the ability to enhance academic learning by becoming a natural teaching modality. To make it a more fun and acceptable tool for teaching and learning, essential actions might be taken to address the flaws that students have identified.

Author (S) Details

Alhad A. Mulkalwar

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

Amit V. Dashputra

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

Afrid T. Jaipuri

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

Pallavi V. Sutar

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

View Book :- https://stm.bookpi.org/RDMMR-V5/article/view/4196

Study Perception of First-Year Medical Students on the Use of WhatsApp as a Supplementary Learning Tool | Chapter 13 | New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 8

 The use of WhatsApp as a communication channel among students, as well as between students and faculties, is increasing. The purpose of this study was to learn about first-year medical students' opinions on the effectiveness of WhatsApp as a teaching and learning tool as a supplement to traditional teaching methods.

Materials and Methods: The research was carried out at a private medical college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The study included 150 medical students (n=150) from the first year of the 2017-18 batch. The "Anatomy Department Official Group" was launched as a distinct WhatsApp group. The group was used to share instructional resources such as powerpoint presentations from Gross Anatomy and Histology lectures, notes on various themes, Histology slides photomicrograph, Spotters featuring photographs of Gross specimens with questions, and for general discussion.

According to our findings, 98 percent of students agreed or strongly agreed that learning material delivered via WhatsApp was freely accessible and downloadable. It has also enabled them to learn whenever and wherever they want, with 82 percent of students reporting that the learning materials supplied through WhatsApp had increased their confidence in learning Anatomy.

Conclusion: Because of the benefits of utilising WhatsApp as a teaching and learning medium for first-year medical students, as viewed by students, the author suggests that WhatsApp groups can be utilised as a supplement to traditional teaching techniques.

Author (S) Details

Kalpana Ramachandran
Department of Anatomy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

View Book :- https://stm.bookpi.org/NFMMR-V8/article/view/3116