Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the attitudes of Jordanian school students towards using YouTube as a tool for learning. A descriptive analytical approach is adopted. Questionnaire forms were distributed to 80 9th grade male students. They were selected from at Al-Jubiha Secondary School for Boys in Amman, Jordan. This study was conducted during the second semester of the academic year (2018-2019). All of the questionnaire forms were retrieved and considered valid for statistical analysis. The response rate is 100%. SPSS was used. It was found that YouTube is highly used by Jordanian school students. It was found that Jordanian school students have positive attitudes towards using YouTube as a tool for learning. It was found that respondents consider YouTube as an effective learning tool. It was found that YouTube improve students’ learning experiences and academic performance.

Highlights

  • What is the extent of using YouTube by Jordanian school students?

  • Thematic limits: The present study aimed to identify the attitudes of students towards YouTube as a tool for learning

  • ▪ Primary source: It is represented in the questionnaire that was developed by the researcher

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Introduction

They are employed today in various fields, such as: the medical, industrial, business, banking, and educational fields. It can be noticed that many teachers and faculty members today use computers and software applications to assess and teach students. It can noticed that students today use computer for acquiring information. In this regard, it should be noted that social media (SM) has been receiving much attention by scholars, students, and teachers. That’s because millions around the globe today are using SM platforms. These platforms are used much for teaching students, learning new things and interacting socially with others (Faizi et al, 2013)

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