Social Media For Educational Purposes Research Articles

Perceptions Of Cadets On Visual Cues And Astronomical Learning In Maritime Safety And Navigation

This research explores the perceptions of 40 cadets at the Transportation Institute in Jakarta regarding the application of visual cues and astronomical learning in maritime safety and navigation. Through qualitative research methods, including interviews and observational techniques, the study examines cadets' proficiency in celestial navigation, their engagement with social media and citizen science initiatives related to astronomical learning, and their awareness of cultural differences in navigation practices. The findings reveal that cadets demonstrate a high level of proficiency in celestial navigation, indicating the effectiveness of the educational practices at the Transportation Institute. However, there is room for improvement in terms of leveraging social media for educational purposes and developing cross-cultural sensitivity among cadets. The research highlights the importance of integrating practical training, fostering cross-cultural competence, and promoting a culture of lifelong learning among cadets to ensure their preparedness for the modern maritime industry. The insights gained from this research can inform educational practices and professional development initiatives in the maritime sector.

Extent of knoweledge of PG students of Swami Keswanand Rajasthan Agriculture University and Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner about the social media

The study therefore, aims to find out the utilization pattern of the popular social media for educational purpose. The study will explore how and to what extent students use social media for educational purposes. The study was being undertaken in the constituent campus colleges of SKRAU and RAJUVAS,Bikaner. Under SKRAU, Bikaner three colleges were selected for the present study which is situated in SKRAU, Bikaner campus. One college under the RAJUVAS, were selected for the present study which is situated in RAJUVAS, Bikaner. To have an appropriate proportion of representation from both the universities, the technique of proportionate random sampling was applied. The total numbers of 160 respondents (109 Master level students and 51 Ph.D. level students) were selected. Thereafter, data were collected by using interview method and statistically analysed by applying appropriates and required statistically parameters and lead to following results: Data regarding extent of the knowledge of the respondent were collected, analyzed and presented fewer than five categories. First category, are you aware about the following social media? Majority of the respondents were aware about “YouTube” and “WhatsApp” which was ranked first. In second Category majority of the respondents aware about “Entertainment services” of social media were ranked first. In the third category, Majority of the Ph.D. level students know that “Agriculture department”, “Kisan call centers”, “ATICs” and “KVKs”provides needed information related to agriculture development and its allied fields were ranked first.In the fourth category majority of the master level and Ph.D. level students know about “Messaging” and “Whatapp” service were ranked first from different social media. In this category majority of the master level and Ph.D. students known that “Information of research work” and “Information about technological knowledge” were ranked first.

Social media proficiency, digital information accessibility and information sharing behaviors among library and information science students

Background of the study: Students proficiency in using academic resources is a topic of interest, particularly in social media utilisation, digital information literacy, and online information sharing practices. Purpose: The study investigated the social media proficiency, digital information accessibility and information sharing behaviours among library and information science students, university of Maiduguri, Borno State Method: The study was guided by 3 research objectives and 2 hypotheses. The study consisted 742 undergraduate students, out of which 649 responded to the questionnaire dispersed through online survey. Mean scores and standard deviations were used for descriptive analysis and inferences were made with regression analysis. Findings: Students demonstrated moderate digital literacy skills for academic activities, with average competencies in locating and evaluating quality online sources and leveraging digital tools, (x̅w = 3.01, Std. 1.489); and that social media usage among the students is moderately frequent (x̅w= 2.97, Std.= 1.48); while collaborative digital learning behaviours are moderately high among the LIS students (x̅w = 3.68, Std. = 1.435). Conclusion: Individual student engaged in online collaboration and communication via social media for educational purposes, but still have deficiencies in certain abilities such as evaluating online authenticity, and effectively managing distractions.

Social media and pupils’ academic performance: A case of selected secondary schools in Lusaka District, Zambia

Social media is a collective term for websites and applications focusing on communication, community-based input, interaction, content-sharing, and collaboration. People use social media to stay in touch and interact with friends, family, and various communities. Today, social media has been commonly used by everyone, especially young people and schools are getting into this modern medium of communication rapidly. However, social media has dragged youngsters, especially pupils into it to the extent that it fritters away their valuable time meant for studies, energy, and money. From this background, the study was conducted to examine the effects of social media on pupils’ academic performance in secondary schools in the Lusaka district, Zambia. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods and a descriptive survey design that sampled head teachers, teachers, pupils, and parents. Data was obtained from the respondents by means of interviews and questionnaires. Frequency tables, graphs, figures, and pie charts were used to analyze the qualitative and quantitative data. Data was also analyzed by the use of software; Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 26) and Microsoft Excel (version 16). The study discovered that social media has facilitated an easy and economical way of communication between friends and families worldwide. Additionally, the study showed that social media is a valuable source of information, providing pupils with access to educational content, news, and resources that can enhance their learning. However, social media on the other hand was seen to be a significant distraction for pupils, diverting their attention away from studying, assignments, and other academic responsibilities. Also, late-night social media browsing can lead to sleep deprivation, which, in turn, can impair cognitive functioning and academic performance. The study therefore recommended that there is a need to encourage pupils to use social media for educational purposes only, such as group projects or discussions related to course content. Furthermore, there is a need to guide and support pupils in managing their time effectively and avoiding social media-related distractions.

The Role of Social Media in Academic Motivation and Engagement: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students in Vitenam

This study examines the impact of social media on academic motivation and engagement among undergraduate students in Vietnam. Regression analysis reveals that motivation, engagement, and study habits influence students’ use of social networks for learning. Motivation shows a positive and significant relationship with media use, supporting previous research emphasizing its role in academic success. Social media platforms facilitate peer connections, information sharing, and participation in discussions, enhancing student motivation. Engagement also exhibits a positive association with social media use, highlighting its importance in leveraging these platforms for learning. Furthermore, study habits demonstrate a positive link with social media use, indicating that effective habits contribute to academic success and the utilization of social media for educational purposes. Importantly, this study does not find evidence of negative effects associated with social networks, although they can distract from academic pursuits when used non-academically. These findings underscore the significance of motivation, engagement, and study habits in effectively harnessing social networks for educational purposes, providing insights for educational practitioners and policymakers in promoting positive technology integration in learning environments.

Impact of social media education on antimicrobial stewardship awareness among pharmacy, medical and nursing students and residents

BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance has always been an important issue as antimicrobial therapies are becoming less effective due to incorrect use and overuse. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of social media education on spreading antimicrobial stewardship awareness among healthcare students and residents.MethodsA prospective interventional study was conducted over 5 months, from November 2021 until March 2022. Weekly educational posts on infectious diseases were posted along with pre- and post- quizzes on a designated Facebook page. The primary endpoint of change in knowledge score was assessed using the independent t-test. Expected average pre-training is 2.5 over 5, and the expected average post-training is a minimum of 3.5 over 5 (common standard deviation of 1) for a minimum of 20% improvement that produces an effect size d = 1. Expecting a larger number of respondents on the pre-test than post-test, the ratio N1/N2 was set to 1.5. With the desired power set to 80% and alpha at 5%, sample size was determined as a minimum of 22 (N1) and 14 (N2). All analyses were carried at the 0.05 significance level.ResultsIn the entry questionnaire, 85.6% (107/125) of participants believed that antibiotics are overused, 26.4% (33/125) confirmed that they overuse antibiotics, and 88.8% (111/125) confirmed the importance of having an antimicrobial stewardship program. 76.8% (96/125) of the participants regularly use social media for educational purposes and only 2.4% sometimes refer to social media as an educational tool. Improvement in knowledge was noted in all pre and post – quizzes except for two quizzes (prostatitis and acute cystitis – 18.4% and 13.2% improvement respectively). In total, there was a significant 36.2% improvement between all pre and post quizzes [min 13.2% and max 52.8% across all quizzes].ConclusionThis intervention demonstrated the importance of social media as a valuable tool to enhance antimicrobial stewardship knowledge among pharmacy, medical and nursing students and residents. Future studies are needed to examine the impact of social media education on behaviors in practice.

Evaluating the attitude of medical students toward the impact of social media on improving learning and increasing awareness during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Iran.

The use of social media has become an inseparable part of many students' lives. Therefore, in this research, we have tried to evaluate the attitude of medical students toward the impact of social media on improving their learning and increasing their awareness during the coronavirus disease 2019pandemic. This is a descriptive correlation study that was conducted in Iran in 2021. The statistical population of this study included medical students. Finally, 260 students participated in it. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. Most students use social media for educational purposes, including sending and sharing educational materials (42.8%), membership in study groups (42.6%), uploading educational content and presenting class topics (39.7%), chatting with students and professors (35.5%), formation of educational groups (34.2%), checking homework (32.7%), class discussion (30%), and sending and sharing photos and videos (29.5%). The most followed topics in social media by students to increase their level of awareness were respectively scientific topics not related to the field of study (46.9%), topics related to immigration (46%), cultural topics (44.2%), learning English (43.2%), academic and scientific materials related to the field of study (40.8%). Also, WhatsApp and Telegram were the most popular social media among students at the same time (58.8%). Also, students had a very positive attitude towards social media and considered them effective in improving learning and raising awareness. In general, the results of our study showed that social media could play an influential role in improving learning and raising the level of awareness of medical students. However, there may be problems and challenges in usingthese technologies, such as blocking the popular social media platform in some countries, the imposition of some restrictive government laws, low internet speed, protecting the privacy of students, professors, and so on.

Educational resource of new social media: problem statement

The article is devoted to the problem of the implementation of the educational resource of new social media in the educational process of educational organizations. The author conducts a systematic review of modern scientific and methodological literature, identifies the problem that has developed in the modern theory and practice of using new social media in pedagogical activity, and determines its current state in modern Russia. The article presents the results of a study of the attitude of high school students and their teachers to the use of social media for educational purposes, their ideas about the effectiveness of such a means of teaching and upbringing, about its main strengths and possible threats. The main conclusions of the conducted research are the results of the conducted survey, which suggest that the majority of both high school students and young teachers have a positive attitude to the integration of new social media into the educational process of the school.There are also a lot of questions related to the lack of scientific research of educational opportunities of the developing institute of social media, questions about how to use them in an educational environment, what rules and regulations should be followed, what is the content of a new educational resource, what are its risks and threats, what is the algorithm of its actualization and how to combine it with traditional teaching and upbringing technologies.

Teachers' Experiences Regarding the Use of Social Media for Educational Purposes

The purpose of this study is to reveal the meanings teachers attach to social media and their experiences regarding the use of it for educational purposes. A qualitative research design and phenomenological approach were adopted in the study. The participants were formed using criterion and snowball sampling methods and consisted of six teachers working in different branches in primary and secondary schools. The data obtained was analysed using the content analysis method. The results revealed that teachers used social media for personal and professional development. Teachers considered the educational content on social media sufficient, beneficial, and useful. Furthermore, social media is an alternative and supportive mechanism that can overcome shortcomings in resources. The use of social media for education by teachers had a positive impact on students. This research provides teachers who want to address and engage with the students of the twenty-first century and other stakeholders in education with striking examples of how social media can be used effectively for educational purposes in practice. The study also categorized teachers' experiences.

Bibliometric analyses of social media for educational purposes over four decades.

The unexpected outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has led students to frequently use social media to receive education, which brought about both positive and negative learning outcomes (Oliveira et al., 2022). To address the issue of integrating social media into education, this study conducted both quantitative and qualitative studies using VOSviewer and CitNetExplorer. The qualitative study through CitNetExplorer, involving 1780 publications, concluded that while social media might have gained popularity in education based on the classic theoretical framework of the zone of proximal development, there might be many challenges such as teacher resistance, data privacy, costs, and ethical and social issues. Besides, this study conducted bibliometric analyses using VOSviewer (N = 1841) to identify the top cited authors, organizations, documents, references, sources, countries, and keywords with high occurrences based on the citation networks. In the future, researchers could enhance the studies on how to guide students and teachers to properly integrate social media into education.

Technology-Enhanced Learning in Higher Education: A Study of Attitudes and Perceptions toward Social Media

The use of social media technology to support and facilitate undergraduate studies has created a lot of speculation among educators and researchers. The fast adoption of social media technology has caused a fundamental shift in the way people communicate and collaborate. Students utilize social media mostly in their personal lives. However, its use in higher education for instructional reasons is fast-growing. The study aims to examine students’ attitudes and perceptions toward using social media, and the privacy concerns they may associate with the use of social media. A survey questionnaire was used as an empirical data source and the final sample included 197 responses, which were analyzed descriptively. The results revealed that the majority of students are aware of how to use social media comfortably for educational purposes. Nevertheless, concerns were raised regarding a lack of knowledge about rules and regulations, as well as an inability to control the use of social media for educational purposes. The study contributes to the discussion about social media as an educational tool and provides insights into potential obstacles and hurdles in its implementation. The article concludes by discussing the results and providing theoretical and practical implications for academia.

Twitter in Initial Teacher Training: Interaction with Social Media as a Source of Teacher Professional Development for Social Studies Prospective Educators

The use of social media is now as prevalent as ever, and its educational ramifications still need to be fully explored, especially in initial teacher training. The aim of this study is to analyze social studies prospective teachers’ perceptions regarding the usefulness of social media for teacher professional development, and to generate communication, learning and engagement. This research also has the objective of exploring the effects of an intervention during an academic semester with three different groups of university students, applying a didactic strategy based on the use of Twitter, monitoring the interventions of 122 participants. A quantitative analysis was used to process the information obtained using questionnaires as well as the data obtained using MSocial, a tool for Social Network Analysis (SNA). Results indicate that, while pre-service teachers are not necessarily skeptical of the potential of social media for educational purposes, systematic interventions that promote interaction can positively affect their perception of the usefulness of social media. Results also show that the group where prospective educators interacted among themselves the most using Twitter during the interventions was the one that showed a significant increase in prospective teachers’ perception of the educational potential of social media.

Contribution of the Hashtag #PathTweetAward to Pathology Education: From the Perspective of a Medical Student

Abstract Introduction/Objective Pathology education reaches a wide audience through social media platforms. Sharing the findings and educational material of studies in the field of pathology with a large audience through social media will accelerate the scientific and educational progress. By utilizing social media, pathologists can increase their impact on educating other physicians along with medical students. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the contribution of the hashtag #PathTweetAward to the pathology education of medical students, pathologists, pathology residents, and physicians in other branches. We tried to measure the awareness of #PathTweetAward among people who use social media for educational purposes. Methods/Case Report Our population is Full-time Medical Students(63/67) and Physicians(4/67) from various medical faculties in Turkey. We applied the survey via Online Google Forms Questionnaire(47 participants) and Face- to-face Questionnaire(20 participants). We collected demographical and qualitative data for the cross-sectional study, and statistical analyses were performed by comparing/contrasting. Results (if a Case Study enter NA) With survey results, it is clear that using PathTwitter is a great educational tool and discussion platform. Nevertheless, it is being used for educational purposes by only 22,39% of respondents, PathTwitter had heard by only 20,90% of respondents, and the numerical value of how useful the posts shared with PathTwitter is 5,86 (1-10). Also, it should not be forgotten that the percentage of usage of Twitter by respondents is 67,69%, meaning that they are aware of and can use the platform. Most people who have used social media for educational purposes have not heard of #PathTweetAward. However, 89,55% (60/67) of respondents find #PathTweetAward helpful (with an average of 5,85/10). 50,94% (27/53) said they would use #PathTweetAward for educational purposes after hearing it for the first time(response 79,10% (53/67), average 3,48/5). Conclusion This study aimed to determine whether social media users were familiar with #PathTweetAward and whether they found it to be a helpful educational resource. We hypothesized that people who have used social media for educational purposes have heard of #PathTweetAward. Given these points, pathology is a field that uses Twitter best and most in education, communication, and collaboration. Although the proportion of respondents familiar with #PathTweetAward was low, the majority of those familiar with this initiative found it to be a helpful educational resource.

Learning Outcomes of Educational Usage of Social Media: The Moderating Roles of Task–Technology Fit and Perceived Risk

This study aims to explore the moderating roles of task–technology fit (TTF) and perceived risk (PR) in the relationships between the educational usage of social media (SM) platforms and its use outcomes. This is to better understand the potential benefits of using SM for educational purposes and to provide thorough insights on how SM usage would influence students’ use outcomes. We conceptualize the potential use outcomes through three-dimensional factors: perceived satisfaction, perceived academic performance, and perceived impact on learning. We further hypothesize that TTF and PR have negative moderation effects on the relationships between SM usage and the variables of use outcomes. In addition, we examine gender differences using multi-group analysis. Data were collected from a state college in Palestine using a self-administered survey, and Smart-PLS was used for data analysis and model testing using partial least square–structural equation modeling. The findings reveal that TTF has significant negative effects on the relationships between SM usage and its outcomes, whereas PR has insignificant negative moderation effects. Despite the significant negative interaction effects of TTF, the educational usage of SM has a positive impact on use outcomes. Furthermore, the findings only indicate significant gender differences in three variables: information sharing, TTF, and PR.

Integrating the Role of UTAUT and TTF Model to Evaluate Social Media Use for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

Investigation of task-technology fit and intention to use social media tools needs to focus specifically on higher education for teaching and learning, and its impact on students' academic performance. This article aims to develop a model that would identify essential aspects that are predicted to continue to play a large role in TTF for learning in BI, which could be used to improve academic performance in higher education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics and aspects of SM and the relationship between their use in the TTF and UTAUT theory to determine how they affect research students' satisfaction and AP in HE institutions. Data for the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) and task-technology fit (TTF) theories were collected using a questionnaire survey. This research hypothesizes that behavioral intention to utilize social media and task-technology fit for learning will influence social characteristics, technology characteristics, performance expectancy, and effort expectancy, all of which will improve academic performance. As a test bed for this research, a structural equation model (SEM) was constructed examining the relationships between factors that affect students' academic performance. A stratified random sample strategy was used to disseminate the main tool of data collection, a questionnaire, to 383 students. A quantitative method was used to examine the results. The obtained outcomes showed that there was a correlation among social characteristics, technological characteristics, behavioral intention to use social media, and task-technology fit for academic performance, which aided student performance and results. The study indicates that PEX and EEX also demonstrated a strong relation to task-technology fit and behavioral intent to use social media for academic purposes, both of which positively impacted academic performance. As a result, the study found that behavioral intention to utilize and task-technology-fit social media promote students' active learning and enable them to discuss and exchange knowledge and information more efficiently. In conclusion, we encourage students to use social media for educational purposes in their studies and teaching through lectures in HE institutions.

An Exploratory Interview Study About Student Perceptions of Using Social Media to Facilitate Their Undergraduate Studies

The true power of social media lies in its ability to enable users to connect and share information with anyone around the globe. The use of social media in education helps students get more useful information and connect with learning groups and other educational systems that make education convenient. The purpose of this exploratory interview study is to identify how undergraduate students use social media to support their studies. Moreover, the study examines student perceptions concerning the benefits and limitations of using social media for educational purposes. The empirical data for this study was generated through a series of semi-structured interviews with undergraduate students (n = 27) and analyzed thematically. Three themes emerged through the thematic analysis: (1) perceived usage of social media, (2) invasion of privacy, and (3) the approachable teacher. The results of the study offer practical implications for educators and policymakers about incorporating social media in their curricula.

Determining The Attitude of Municipal Employees About The Use of Social Media: Ankara Province Example

Bu çalışmanın amacı belediye çalışanlarının sosyal medya tutumlarını belirlemek ve cinsiyet, yaş grubu, hizmet süresi açısından anlamlı farklılıklar olup olmadığını araştırmaktır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu Ankara ili ve beş ilçesindeki belediyelerde çalışan 360 katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Araştırma yöntemi nicel araştırma olup veri toplama aracı Otrar ve Argın (2016) tarafından geliştirilen ve uyarlanan 35 maddeden oluşan Sosyal Medya Tutum Ölçeğidir. Verilerin analizi IBM SPSS 20.0 programı kullanılarak açıklayıcı faktör analizi ve MANOVA tekniği ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ölçeğin belediye çalışanlarının tutumunu ölçmek için geçerli ve güvenilir bir araç olduğu Cronbach alfa güvenirlik analizi ve açıklayıcı faktör analizi ile kontrol edilmiş ve ölçeğin beş faktörlü yeni yapısına ulaşılmıştır. Belediye çalışanlarının cinsiyete, yaşa ve hizmet süresine göre ölçeğin beş faktörü olan düşkünlük, eğlence ve paylaşım, sosyallik ve dikkat çekme, eğitim, açık iletişim puanlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar olduğu görülmüştür. Kadınlar erkeklere göre sosyal medya uygulamalarına daha düşkün olduğu görülmüştür. 18-22 yaş grubu sosyal medyayı daha çok eğlence, paylaşım ve açık iletişim için kullanırken 16-20 yıl hizmet süresine sahip olan çalışanlar sosyal medyanın eğitim amaçlı kullanılmasının uygun olacağını düşünmektedirler. Çalışma sonuçları literatürde yer alan diğer çalışma sonuçları ile tartışılıp, belediyelere öneriler de bulunulmuştur.

Toward an Understanding of Social Media Use in English Teaching and Learning: English Language beyond Traditional Classrooms

The attention on using social media for educational purposes has increased as research shows that these platforms are effective teaching and learning tools. The present study examined language teachers’ experiences in using social media in the teaching and learning of English. Data were collected through a survey and in-depth interviews with 50 second and foreign language teachers. Data were analyzed using multiple cycles of coding and ongoing dialogic engagement. Analysis of the data revealed that the participants used social media to support their classroom instruction and to teach English culture. They also perceived social media platforms as tools that can be used to assess student learning and language development and differentiate classroom instruction. In terms of benefits, the participants indicated that social media increase student motivation and engagement, enhance teaching practices, and help to build a learning community among students. The study also identified some challenges associated with social media integration, such as a lack of support and training, low self-efficacy among teachers, and misgivings about the use of social media in the classroom. The study provides a clear picture of the current use of social media for educational purposes. It bridges the gap between policymakers’ expectations and teachers’ current technology use and reinforces the effort to institute more fruitful education reform Keywords: English teaching and learning, ESL Pedagogy, educational technology DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-35-05 Publication date: December 31 st 2021

International student nurses' use of social media for learning: A cross sectional survey

BackgroundStudents use social media for sharing information and connecting with their friends, also for peer support, peer learning and student engagement. Research indicates that approximately twice the number of students were using social media for educational purposes compared to academic staff and almost all students discuss academic issues on social media. However, little is known about how diverse cohorts of student nurses use social media for specific purposes at different stages of their learning. ObjectivesIdentify how student nurses in each country of study use social media for learning.Identify how each generation of student nurses use social media for learning.Identify how student nurses use social media as their education progresses. DesignA cross-sectional survey. SettingsThe study was undertaken across three countries Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the UK. ParticipantsStudent nurses from each of the countries that consented to participate met the inclusion criteria. Methods1050 student nurses across the three countries self-completed the cross-sectional survey between March and September 2019. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. ResultsWhatsApp® was the most used platform for learning amongst participants. Watching videos and downloading articles represented two-thirds of social media usage for learning. Smart phones were the most used device to access social media. Kruskal-Wallis tests were significant (≤0.001) for checking social media and messaging in lecture, use of social media for studies and classroom activities by country, generation (except classroom activities) and year of education. Use of social media for classroom activities had no significance by generation. ConclusionCountry, generation and year of education are factors that influence the use of social media in student nurses' learning. These should be considered by Universities in curriculum development and in teaching and learning delivery. From a pragmatic approach, social media is available and used by a majority of student nurses and can be widely assimilated into the nursing curriculum.

Optimalisasi Pemanfaatan Media Instagram dalam Meningkatkan Hubungan Orangtua dan Sekolah Di Kelompok Bermain Al-Azkia Purwokerto

In the digital age 4.0, the use of social media for educational purposes needs to be done by educational institutions. Thus, the process of communication and coordination can occur optimally. The purpose of this research is to study the use of Instagram media in KB Al-Azkia. The Al-Azkia KB Public Relations Section carries out management that starts from the planning, implementation and evaluation relating to the use of Instagram media. This research is a qualitative research based on field research. The study was conducted at KB Al-Azkia by obtaining data through observation, interviews and documentation relating to the use of Instagram media. The data validity test is done by triangulation techniques by comparing interview data with observations on Instagram media. The results showed that: firstly, the utilization of the Instagram media began to introduce the Al-Azkia KB institution to the public, so that it could attract students to study there. Secondly, as time goes by, Instagram media is used to report activities to parents and students' assignment results, which they then provide feedback in the form of comments or likes. In this case, the relationship between school and parents of students is increasing Third, management in utilizing Instagram media runs with both starts from the planning, implementation and evaluation. Fourth, KB al-Azkia in uploading photos is always accompanied by good and interesting literacy in Instagram media. Fifth, KB Al-Azkia also utilizes features on Instagram, such as hashtags / labels, geotaging, aroba and photo editing