Social Media and Learning

The advantages of the internet are almost immeasurable. The internet has changed many things. From the way we get movies and music, to how we learn. With the popularity of social media, has come a new platform for teachers to reach students. And rightfully so, people are taking advantage of this new venue.

Of course, noone is suggesting that social media is a better place to learn. It has simply given students a new way of getting the information that was previously only availabe in a person-to-person setting. One survey suggested that 80% of universities use social media in some form, and half of them using social media as part of their teaching.

I believe Social Media is a helpful method for students studying. I think social media is a great way to reinforce ideas, as opposed to being distracted from ideas. For instance, Facebook is a great way for students to get ahold of each other via 'groups' and Twitter hashtags are great place to find information.

In the end, I think Social Media can be a great tool in education. And as long as student's privacy is respected and no inappropriate communication happens, then we will achieve our goal