Facebook as a learning platform: (unheard) voice of Bangladesh

Abstract

he research aims to find out the role of Facebook in case of English language learning from both teachers‟ and students‟ perspectives in Bangladeshi Context. The focus is on how Facebook is blended with our learning platforms in classrooms at a tertiary level. The paper will include the perspectives of both learners and instructors towards learning English through Facebook. For this, the research design will be of completely qualitative method. The researcher of this paper will include research findings by taking interviews with instructors and conducting group discussions with learners from tertiary level. The purpose of this is to bring out the (unheard) thoughts about the role of Facebook. Finally, some recommendations will be given along with conclusive remarks based on both the benefits and challenges of Facebook found from its‟ users.