Impact of social media on academic performance of students in tertiary institutions in Kogi state (case study of Kogi State University, Anyigba) Department: Public Administration By: AdeleyeJoshua Project ID: 7071 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis work focused on the impact of social media on the academic performance of Students in tertiary institutions using Kogi State University, Anyigba as the case study. The objectives of this study are to assess the positive and negative impact of social media on students’ performance. The methodology adopted in gathering data was descriptive method, both the primary and secondary methods. The major instrument used to gather data from primary sources was the questionnaire. From a population of 200, a sample size of 150 respondents was selected using simple random technique. Findings revealed that students have access to social media, which serves as a platform for discussion for their assignments. It was also revealed that among the negative impact of social media on student’s academic performance is poor grades in schools. In view of the findings, it was recommended that Teachers/ lecturers adopt new strategies by channeling assignments or discussions on social media platforms to help inculcate the habit of using these sites for academic work. Students must minimize the time they spend on social media to avoid being obsessed with these sites for unnecessary chatting. The institutions’ authorities should also restrict access to certain social media sites that may be prone to distracting students’ attention during school hours as a means of minimizing their use. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Public Administration project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of industrial conflict on the performance of workers in the government parastatal (a case study of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)»Human resources as a catalyst for economic growth and development in Nigeria (a case study of Abuja municipal area council) »The influence of effective personnel management practice in organization performance»Local government financial autonomy and grass root development in Nigeria (a case study of Afikpo north local government area)»Enhancing political stability in Nigeria through good governance ( a case study of Abia state)»Niger-Delta crisis and its impact on socio-economic development in Nigeria»Manpower training and development as a tool for effective performance in public sector in Nigeria»Bureaucracy and efficiency (a case study of Enugu state civil service)»The impact of poor revenue generation on the development of Local Government Areas»Political instability a major hindrance to effective policy implementation and good governance (a case study of Nigeria 1983 -1999)»Accountability and corruption in local government in Nigeria (Case study of Bonny local government area of Rivers state)»Fuel subsidy removal and the Nigerian economy (a case study of Abakiliki local government area, Ebonyi state) »Effects of delayed payment of lecturers salaries and wages on students performance»Impact of collective bargaining techniques on industrial relations practice (a case study of two selected firms from NUPENG and NUBIFE)»The influence of employee behaviour on the internal audit function of an organization (a case study of P.Z. industries plc Aba)