Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effectiveness of Facebook Application in Teaching and Learning Process

This developing world witnessed the development of technology in life. The explosion of information technology influence the pattern and style of learning. The new millennium of learning is becoming increasingly modern and sophisticated that substitute the traditional way of education. Various mediums, channels and devices used to deliver learning patterns and techniques. One of the tools used is Facebook application. This study is a combination of Meta synthesis and Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of Facebook applications in teaching and learning process (PdP). A total of 16 samples out of 151 samples between 2010 and 2015 were selected. Data were analyzed using narrative encoding and size effect. The results obtained showed that Facebook applications can be effectively assist in the classroom PdP. The analysis of Meta synthesis is conducted to clarify that Facebook applications can improve language skills; as a source of information; and generating ideas; as a good learning interactional space. Through a meta-analysis, six size effects were calculated and the level showed is medium high (+0.53). The effect of this size make it clearer that Facebook applications have an impact and good impression on PdP