This document discusses the use of WhatsApp in teaching and learning. It begins with an introduction and definition of WhatsApp as a free messaging app that allows video/voice calls, texting, and file sharing over WiFi. It then discusses how WhatsApp can be applied in the classroom by facilitating more personalized follow-up and easy contact with students. The document outlines advantages such as free use, global messaging, and file sharing capabilities. It also notes disadvantages like privacy risks and internet dependence. It concludes by listing references used in the presentation.

1. FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY,
MINNA.
Department of Education Technology.
Presentation On:
WhatsApp
Name: Tony Benedicta Ogwa
Department: Education Technology
Course Code: Internet and Intranet in Education
Mat. N0: 2016/1/59156BT
Level: 300
SUBMTTED TO:
PROF. AMOSA ISIAKA GAMBARI.

2. USE OF WHATSAPP IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

3. CONTENT
•Introduction
•Definition
•Classroom Application
•Advantages
•Disadvantage
•References.

4. DEFINITION
WhatsApp is a free, multiplatform
messaging app that lets you make
video and voice calls, send text
messages, and more all with just a
Wi-Fi connection.

5. INTRODUCTION/ DEFINITION
WhatsApp Messenger, or simply WhatsApp, is an American
freeware, cross-platform centralized messaging and voice-over-
IP (VoIP) service owned by Facebook, Inc. It allows users to
send text messages and voice messages, make voice and
video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and
other content. WhatsApp's client application runs on mobile
devices but is also accessible from desktop computers, as long
as the user's mobile device remains connected to the Internet
while they use the desktop app. The service requires a cellular
mobile telephone number to sign up. In January 2018,
WhatsApp released a standalone business app targeted at
small business owners, called WhatsApp Business, to allow
companies to communicate with customers who use the
standard WhatsApp client.

6. CLASSROOM APPLICATION
A more personalized follow-up to the
student's educational process is
facilitated. It allows for easy contact with
students. The use of instant messaging
is being developed in universities to
increase enrollment and retain students.

7. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF WHATSAPP
WhatsApp Advantages
Some of the advantages of using WhatsApp are:
WhatsApp is completely free for use.
Instantly send a message to anywhere in the world.
Easy to use, even a novice mobile user can use it.
Voice calls support.
Video calling available.
Send to anyone Document files up to 100Mb such as PDF,
Slideshows, etc.
It does not have any advertisements on the display screen.
WhatsApp calling made it more reliable.
It also has the features to delete the message that you have
sent (So He/She won’t be able to read what you have sent to
them) in a period of 1 hour.
It imports contacts from your phone and tells you how many of
your friends are using WhatsApp.

8. WHATSAPP DISADVANTAGES
WhatsApp has some disadvantages too:
There is the risk; your spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend may
read the messages.
It can be not very pleasant sometimes due to constant
messages.
You must have access to the internet to send and
receive messages for free.
In a group, only the Group-Admin can add the persons /
give admin title to other persons in the group.
Your profile picture is visible to every person having
your contact number.
WhatsApp is addictive. Once you get addicted to it, it’s
very difficult to get over WhatsApp addiction.
You need to share your number in case you want to
add someone and communicate.

9. REFERENCE
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ii. "WhatsApp Messenger". Google Play.
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WhatsApp.com. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
viii. "Article of Incorporation on California's Secretary Of State website".
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x. Cathcart, Will. "Why WhatsApp is pushing back on NSO Group hacking".
The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019.
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