The Barriers To Using Social Media In Education (Part 1 of 2) - Edudemic - 0 views
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n this article, we have analysed the impact of Social Media on the education sector while also empathizing with educators on their resistance to the use of it in the classroom
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Let’s open up our vision from seeing social media as just another distraction to seeing it as an opportunity to build a more meaningful education system for teachers and students.
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Many of us might believe that social media is a place where students impulsively reveal their private lives for the world to see. It’s not true
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Recent survey done by Facebook reveals that the new youth is deliberate about what they post. Any impression they leave on their social network is deliberate.
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If educators don’t pay respect to the new ways of expression of youth, they will remain defensive and less likely engaging with their teachers on social media.
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Indeed there are some real risks attached with children using social media and it can’t be taken lightly. But there are also dangers in crossing a road. Do we tell our kids not to cross the road? No, we don’t! We hold their hand and tell them how to do it.
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Educators must show teens a level of respect as they create their space online to express themselves as individual
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Students are cognizant of their online reputations, and take steps to curate the content and appearance of their social media presence.
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The future of education is in helping children experience curiosity, wonder, and joy through playful learning.
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Social Media has bridged the gap between students and the highest quality study material they need for learning