Investigating the use of Web 2.0 technology by Malaysian students
Multicultural Education & Technology Journal
ISSN: 1750-497X
Article publication date: 13 April 2010
Abstract
Purpose
Many research have uncovered the use of Web 2.0 technology by students from various countries. Yet, limited studies have been done from the context of developing country such as Malaysia. This paper aims to highlight the development of a survey instrument that captured the use of Web 2.0 applications by Malaysian students for learning.
Design/methodology/approach
Surveys had been used by most studies to gather empirical evidence about the use of Web 2.0 by young generations. The paper discussed how previously used survey instruments were redesigned, modified and constructed. Then, the survey was administered to a total of 217 Malaysian students.
Findings
Students in Malaysia are reasonably well exposed to Web 2.0 applications and comfortable to use them for learning purposes. Results are consistent with similar respondents surveyed elsewhere but varied slightly on specific Web 2.0 tools due to exposure and the nature of use. Malaysian students are also found to be passive rather than active contributors to the construction of knowledge.
Originality/value
This paper provides the insights of how Malaysian students would react towards the incorporation of Web 2.0 technologies into classroom. Studies alike have not been undertaken from the Malaysia perspective.
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Citation
Hafiz Zakaria, M., Watson, J. and Edwards, S.L. (2010), "Investigating the use of Web 2.0 technology by Malaysian students", Multicultural Education & Technology Journal, Vol. 4 No. 1, pp. 17-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/17504971011034700
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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