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In this study, satisfaction levels of students were examined as a result of supporting the formal undergraduate courses with social media (Instagram) shares. The sample of this study consists of 2nd and 3rd grade undergraduate students of “Atatürk University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences”. One course for each group of those students were tried to be supported via Instagram application, which is one of the social media tools. During the semester, for the courses of Decision Support Systems and Introduction to Algorithms and Programming, various posts were shared through Instagram account which is signed up for the teaching purpose by the lecturer of the course. At the end of the semester, data were collected through an evaluation questionnaire that examines the satisfaction levels of students for the course sharing on Instagram account. The questionnaire includes 7-point Likert-type items and open-ended questions. While quantitative data obtained from 180 participant students were analyzed with SPSS software, NVivo software was used for the analysis of qualitative data. As a result of the analysis of the quantitative data obtained, significant differences were found, especially in the context of gender and the courses. As a result of qualitative data analysis, it was concluded that the courses carried out formally ought to be supported with social media.

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