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The objective of this study is to consider the advantages and disadvantages of using social media in face-to-face formal schools as a tool to improve learning and engagement in K-12 education. This theoretical study will provide a comprehensive overview of the existing state of research
Social media allows for mass cultural exchange and intercultural communication, despite different ways of communicating in various cultures. [220] Social media has affected the way youth communicate, by introducing new forms of language. [221] Novel acronyms save time, as illustrated by "LOL", which is the ubiquitous shortcut for "laugh out loud".
Social media as a news source is the use of online social media platforms rather than moreover traditional media platforms to obtain news. Just as television turned a nation of people who listened to media content into watchers of media content in the 1950s to the 1980s, the emergence of social media has created a nation of media content creators .
Students' effective application of social media platforms provides a better opportunity to stay connected, share resources, and learn at all times (learn-as-you-go). The impacts of social media on students' academic learning progress According to Gudelliwar et al. (2019), social media platforms enable teachers and students to
In the classroom, social media offers a way to systematically distribute and gather information from students. Teachers can supply documents, and audio/video media to students for immediate or later use. One study on higher education reported that devices and social media: [13] situated learning.
Social media sites that speak to one’s ego (their sense of self) has a significant relationship with one’s level of depression, anxiety, and stress (e.g., Facebook and Instagram). Although Snapchat is the most popular and used the most by the participants, it is not focused on “likes,” unlike Instagram and Facebook.
Challenges of Social Media Use in Higher Education Just as variation in tools and their application makes it challenging to assess the general effectiveness and value of social media, so, too, is identifying and assessing the problems that use brings. There are many types of social media and many ways in which they are used.
The role that social media should play in education is being hotly debated in school districts across the country. The adoption of social networking for educational purposes lags behind the public's general usage because educators fear that students will be exposed to inappropriate online content, unwanted adult interactions, and bullying from peers.