ENHANCING STUDENTS’ LEARNING ENGAGEMENT THROUGH FACEBOOK LIVE

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced several colleges and universities to adopt blended learning. However, it has been observed that several students cannot participate in synchronous online discussions due to various reasons, with the most common reason being the lack of a stable internet connection. Some claim to experience good internet speed during late-night hours and early morning. This condition might be the cause of several students' inability to attend virtual class sessions, which are usually scheduled during the daytime. Concerned with the compelling need to address this problem, the researchers decided to undertake a study on how to improve students' learning engagement through Facebook Live. In Facebook Live, instructors first operate Google Meet before going live on Facebook. Those who cannot join the synchronous learning sessions will now be able to view the discussions in asynchronous mode. The study involved twenty (20) college students from Southern Philippines Agri-business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) enrolled in the Teacher Education programs. Data were gathered using a student response questionnaire. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents in this study agreed that the use of Facebook Live enhances their learning engagement in the blended learning setting. Based on the students' positive feedback, it is recommended to employ Facebook Live in virtual classes to give students the opportunity to view or review the class discussions at their most convenient time.

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