Information Sharing on Social Networking Sites by the Higher Secondary Teachers: A Case Study in Mymensingh Division

Abstract

The paper aims at exploring the use of social networking sites by higher secondary school teachers in the Mymensingh Division of Bangladesh. This study showed that teachers use social media for communicating with others, sharing academic and educational information, and taking online classes. They also share educational content like events, photos, lectures, assignments, routines, and research work. A good number of teachers (55.70%) share information so that one can easily get ideas and gain knowledge for future learning, while 51.40% of the teachers share information that leads to the development of future education. Social sites motivate them to post or share information on it to create eagerness in students about education. The study traced the impact of sharing information through social networking sites. This study also points out the benefits and the challenges of using social networking sites as well.