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Student Perspectives on Using Telegram for Learning English at the University of Tripoli Law School
Keywords:
Telegram, language acquisition, law students, e-learning, blendedAbstract
This study navigated the use of Telegram as an educational tool within the English-language law program at the Faculty of Law, University of Tripoli. It espoused the mixed-methods approach, reporting the experiences of 44 students. A questionnaire was employed to accumulate data. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze data. Findings accentuated the positive effects of Telegram on English language learning among law undergraduates at the University of Tripoli. Further, findings revealed that Telegram's user-friendly interface, direct communication features, and multimedia sharing were instrumental in enhancing language acquisition. Moreover, findings unveiled that the incorporation of Telegram was shown to modernize education by promoting connectivity, and optimizing academic experiences despite challenges encountered. Besides, findings supported Telegram implementation in blended learning environments to mitigate barriers and catch up with other countries exploiting educational technologies in their educational systems. As a result of its valuable contributions for educators and students, and the revolution of educational institutions it brings, the study strongly advocated the integration of Telegram into education.
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