Abstract:
This study explored the intuitions and usage of social media (SM) for communication and instructional support by
information technology (ICT) education students on field placement. A random sampling procedure was used to select 37
pre-service teachers (female = 65%; mean age = 24, SD = 2 years). Students responded to a questionnaire on SMs about
enhancing communication and instructional support during field placement. Descriptive statistics were used to profile the
student’s use of SM on field placement. The results suggest students use SM for peer mentoring, instructional support by
lecturers, social support and creative learning experiments. Results also indicate that SM augment communication and
instructional support for ICT students while on field placement.
