Abstract
This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of using Facebook on the English language achievement of the ninth grade students in Jordan. The study was applied in Asia Secondary School for Girls in Amman in the first semester 2014/2015, studying the effect of variables such as teaching method, the cumulative average and the interaction between them. The sample consisted of 68 students divided into two groups. One of them was an experimental group 33 students studied by the Facebook way and the other was control group 35 students studied the same unit in the traditional way. The study used two tools: First: educational material. Second: A comprehensive and reliable test was designed and applied as a pretest to both groups to ensure that they are equal; also they applied the same test after the completion of the study unit. The results showed statistically significant differences between the mean of students in the experimental group studied by the Facebook method and the mean of the control group, in favor of the experimental group. The results also showed statistically significant differences between the mean of students due to the cumulative average. On the other hand, there were significant differences regarding the interaction between the method and the cumulative average. Finally the researchers suggested some recommendations.
Highlights
Great progress has been achieved so far in information technology and its applications
Are there any statistically significant differences at level (α≤0.05) in achievement of the ninth grade students in English attributes to the teaching method (Facebook, traditional)? The results indicated that the Facebook method is more effective compared to the traditional method
Students in the experimental group benefited from the Facebook method, which was based on learning by doing, where they were offered material which used integrated written texts with video clips,still pictures, PowerPoint slides, electronic games, electronic tests, and links to web sites directly related to the subject material
Summary
Great progress has been achieved so far in information technology and its applications. Such applications have covered the educational institutions such as schools and universities. Al-Masry (2014) emphasized that he world has witnessed technological progress in education embodied in computer-based learning, hyper media and internet-based learning concepts called the second generation web. This generation depends on several key tools, the most important of which are blogs and social network which can be used effectively in learning. Facebook occupies the first rank, Google plus occupies the second rank and followed by YouTube in Jordan (Meqdady 2013). Shaltout (2013) thinks that Facebook is the most effective social network in the educational field, because teachers and students can create groups or pages which enable them to interact and exchange information and ideas, photos, video clips and any educational material
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