STUDENTS’ AWARENESS OF USING FACEBOOK IN TERMS OF READINESS IN HAIL UNIVERSITY

The study investigates the awareness of using Facebook in terms of readiness among students of primary education department in Hail University. In this study, Facebook as a tool for learning was the basis for the assessment of students' awareness and comparison in both genders. The sample consisted of 50 male and 50 female students from Primary Education department in Hail University. The results show the positive awareness of these students in terms of readiness. The male students’ readiness does not correlate with the overall awareness. However, the female students’ readiness was not correlated with overall awareness. It can be concluded that, students' awareness is not affected by the potential constraints and students in both genders have similar awareness. Findings also revealed students' concern about the availability and affordability of internet connection and the students-teacher online relationship which may cause real hindrance for social learning.