YouTube as an Academic Tool for ICT Lecturers

In this paper, the use of YouTube© as an academic tool by lecturers in four Information Systems (IS) departments in South Africa was investigated. Using engaging and entertaining learning tools and techniques inside the classroom has become imperative in order to ensure, amongst others, engagement and motivation for the scholars of today. In this paper, the use of YouTube© by Information Systems lecturers in South Africa is explored for use in the classroom. The findings of our survey indicated that most of the lecturers do use YouTube, but mostly as passive participants. Only one-third of the lecturers indicated that they use online videos in their classes, although two-thirds thought it is a good idea. The research done for this paper opens up a number of new research areas that can be explored.

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