INFLUENCE OF FACEBOOK AND TWITTER ON LANGUAGE LEARNING OUTCOME AND LEARNING CONTENTS IN AKOKO SOUTH -WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE.

The study examines the influence of Facebook and Twitter on language learning outcome and learning contents in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. From the statement of the problem, five purposes were listed leading to the formation of five research questions. The study adopted descriptive survey research technique with the population of teachers and students in the selected secondary schools in Oka-Akoko Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. A sample of two hundred and twenty-five (200) respondents (200 students) were randomly selected to participate in the research process. Based on the findings, there is an overall positive perception among students regarding the benefits of utilizing Facebook and Twitter for language learning, particularly in terms of vocabulary acquisition, skill improvement, exposure to real language, a supportive learning environment, and learning new language structures. In conclusion, the study also highlights the perceived dangers associated with the use and addictiveness of social networking among students, emphasizing the need for awareness and strategies to address issues related to attention, academic distractions, sleep patterns, time management, and language usage. It was therefore recommended that students should be encourage to share educational links and materials on Facebook and Twitter, fostering a culture of collaborative learning. Develop and share content that aligns with academic objectives to optimize the educational potential of these platforms.