NET 2018 Conference: Do final year undergraduate Physiotherapy students value Twitter as an educational tool? A mixed-methods study

A mixed-method design was used to explore third year undergraduate Physiotherapy students’ educational experience of a dedicated Twitter feed as an adjunct within one module. Thirty-three students completed questionnaires and two focus groups were held. These methods explored the students’ current professional use of social media in particular Twitter and the students’ educational experience of this platform. The results indicated the students felt that the Twitter feed enhanced their educational experience; a range of perceptions were offered including peer assisted learning and thought stimulation. However support is required regarding digital literacies and self-confidence to increase visible engagement.