The Relationship Between the Use of Educational Social Media and Students' Collaboration Skills and Understanding of Economic Concepts at State Senior High School 2 Siak
Keywords:
Educative Social Media, Collaborative Ability, Understanding Economic Concepts, economics learningAbstract
The use of social media as an educational tool continues to grow in 21st-century learning. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the use of educative social media and students' collaborative ability and understanding of economic concepts at SMA Negeri 2 Siak. A quantitative method with a correlational design was used. The sample consisted of 50 randomly selected students. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed a significant positive relationship between the use of educational social media and both collaborative ability (r = 0.456; p < 0.01) and understanding of economic concepts (r = 0.521; p < 0.01). Social media helps improve student interaction and conceptual understanding through visual and interactive content. These findings align with previous studies that highlight the effectiveness of social media in enhancing students' cognitive and social competencies. The study recommends the structured integration of social media in economics learning.
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