Authors : Felicia Mbagwu, Nwakaego Ebele Ekwealor, Charity Chinelo Okide, Uzoamaka Lucynda Koledoye, Polycarp M.D. Okeke, Chioma Osilike and Nkechi Mercy Okeke
Abstract: The problem of rural-urban migration among many others has been traced largely to the development gap existing between rural communities and their urban counterparts in many countries. Much effort has been invested into ensuring a reduction in this gap, since, a complete closure may not be in sight anytime soon. For this reduction to be possible, people need to be connected in order to share relevant information necessary for keeping people in touch with latest trends and developments. Social media is one of the fastest ways of reaching a good number of people any time anywhere in the world of today. This study discusses the place of social media in community development in relation to community-based education. Community-based education is a way forward in pursuing community development as a goal. This form of education can be fostered via. social media platforms for maximum impact.
Felicia Mbagwu, Nwakaego Ebele Ekwealor, Charity Chinelo Okide, Uzoamaka Lucynda Koledoye, Polycarp M.D. Okeke, Chioma Osilike and Nkechi Mercy Okeke, 2019. The Place of Social Media in Community Development: Implications for Community-Based Education. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 5381-5384.