The Use of Web 2.0 Tools and Students’ Cognitive Engagement Among Tanzanian University Students
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Volume-68 Issue-9
Year of Publication : 2020
Authors : Issa Omar Malecela
DOI :  10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V68I9P106

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Issa Omar Malecela, "The Use of Web 2.0 Tools and Students’ Cognitive Engagement Among Tanzanian University Students," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 68, no. 9, pp. 37-44, 2020. Crossref, 10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V68I9P106

Abstract
With the advent of information and communication technology, educators need to embrace technology tools to enhance critical and creative thinking. This study has aimed to investigate the actual use of Web 2.0 tools in learning among University students in Tanzania. The course has also explored the effects of the actual use of Web 2.0 tools on cognitive engagement. The Acceptance Model and Technological Affordances were used as the research framework. The study used a quantitative method. Data were obtained from 3 universities in Tanzania. The study applied a proportionate random sampling from the 3 selected universities. Descriptive statistics using mean scores and percentage, Post-hoc, and Multiple Regression Analysis were employed. The findings show a non-significant effect of Web 2.0 tools on student cognitive engagement even though the actual use is apparent. The implications of the study are discussed

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Keywords
Web 2.0, cognitive engagement, 21st Century, higher learning institutions