Keyword

Higher education, learning, social behavior, Social Media, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Social media tools have become universal because the majority of population worldwide tend to use diverse social media applications. The advancement of technology has provided a chance to accommodate the needs of individuals to stay connected with each other. This paper explores the importance of social media tools perceived as essential learning resources in the contemporary educational field (Alwi, Mahir, & Ismail, 2014). It has been argued that technology has advanced the static information and provided viable opportunities for individuals to increase their learning skills and enrich their learning horizons. Technology is not only one-time investment, but is progressively advancing day by day by introducing different types of infrastructure expansion and growth in social media applications.


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