Exploring TikTok as an Alternative Learning Platform: Student Perceptions at Politeknik METrO Tasek Gelugor

Abstract

Social media has become a vital part of students' daily lives. Most students use social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram to connect and find information at their own convenience. The widespread use of social media has made a positive impact on education, helping students and teachers connect easily, making learning more efficient and assisting students in developing their skills. TikTok's popularity as a learning platform increased substantially throughout the pandemic and has transformed how students access information and engage with learning materials. Hence, the objective of this paper is to identify the perceptions of Politeknik METrO Tasek Gelugor students regarding their use of TikTok as an alternative learning platform. The quantitative research method was applied to PMTG students, and 71 questionnaires were administered. The findings reveal that TikTok has the potential to arouse students' interest in the content and foster learning. It has been discovered that introducing TikTok can make learning more convenient and effective. Future educators can integrate TikTok into their teaching and learning strategies to engage students and make independent learning more efficient.