THE USE OF INTERNET IN THE LEARNING PROCESS

Abstract

Although the main motive of using the Internet, especially Web 2.0 tools, is to exchange entertainment content, survey results showed that young people between 15 and 24 years are of the opinion that the use of Internet is possible in the learning process.
The survey objectives were to register the content, purpose and the extent of Internet possibilities among young people and to determine their attitude regarding its potential use in the learning process according to their age.
The hypotheses of this study were that the effective application of ICT in the learning process in certain areas correlated with successful learning outcomes. We assumed that the application of the Internet`s content varies in relation to age.
The survey covered 173 students of different ages.
The prevailing use of the Internet is for entertainment. Only 50% of students aged 15 to 19 uses the Internet with the aim of learning, while the older group, for the learning process and to stay informed. Even 78% of first year students use the Internet in the learning process, while 80% of fourth year students. Only three persons have written their own blog. Also, 94% of the oldest age group are members of internet forums whereas only 6 of youngest group visit them. Chat rooms are used for dating and socializing.
These results emphasize the importance of monitoring the use of the Internet among young people and the introduction of the popular Internet space in education and provide a basis for further similar studies.