Media Multitasking Behaviour and Skill Level in the Use of Social Media Applications for Mobile Learning among Students’ in Tertiary Institutions

Abstract

Use of social media is prevalent among the digital natives. This study examined tertiary institution students' multitasking behaviour and skill levels in the use of social media applications for mobile learning. Questionnaire was used to gather information and the reliability test yielded 0.89. Random sampling was adopted to select 270 respondents. Three questions and two hypotheses were raised.  percentages, Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient and ANOVA were used. Results showed students engaged in multitasking activities through social media. Gender has interactive effect on multitasking behaviour and skill levels. Lecturers should explore multitasking behaviour and skill levels of students through social media and consideration should be given to gender