Motifs d’usage et expérience utilisateur de WhatsApp comme dispositif pédagogique informel en formation à distance

This study examines the informal use of WhatsApp as a teaching tool by distance learning learners. It analyzes the reasons for using this application as well as the experience of using it in a training context. The results highlight that ease of access and ease of use are the main reasons for its adoption. WhatsApp is primarily used for coordination and sharing resources and information. The study demonstrates the importance of integrating accessibility, availability, and usability criteria when choosing digital platforms for distance learning.

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Uirtus
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2025-08-31
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https://doi.org/10.59384/uirtus.2025.2953
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Online Learning and Analytics
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Motifs d’usage et expérience utilisateur de WhatsApp comme dispositif pédagogique informel en formation à distance

Benjamin Sia
Uirtus
Online Learning and Analytics
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Motifs d’usage et expérience utilisateur de WhatsApp comme dispositif pédagogique informel en formation à distance

Benjamin Sia
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Abstract

This study examines the informal use of WhatsApp as a teaching tool by distance learning learners. It analyzes the reasons for using this application as well as the experience of using it in a training context. The results highlight that ease of access and ease of use are the main reasons for its adoption. WhatsApp is primarily used for coordination and sharing resources and information. The study demonstrates the importance of integrating accessibility, availability, and usability criteria when choosing digital platforms for distance learning.

UirtusVol. 2(5)
Université Thomas SANKARA
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
Online Learning and Analytics
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