Disadvantages Of Using Social Media In Education

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Also same as the study and observation of (Guy, 2012), (Velenzuela, Park and Kee, 2008) stated that there are two major general observations were made: social media/networks are not just a place to spend time in but are useful tool for collective actions and online social networks are effective structures for connecting people, allowing them to create content and participate in public affairs in a meaningful way.
In a survey conducted by (Bagget and Williams , 2012) according to the students that social media is a means to connect between the individuals and is used as means to share common interest. It represents as a useful tool mainly for education and communication. Also it helps students to multitask because of their demanding class schedule; …show more content…

When it comes to the availability of this tool, the financial responsibilities of incorporating social media must be addressed. Schools and institutions must ensure that the teachers are well trained before implementing social media as their curriculum strategy (An, Reigeluth, Fewkes & McCabe , 2012). Make sure that social media is a way to promote student learning and be one of the active participants in the collaborative teaching and learning process. We need also to consider all the advantages and disadvantages of using social media as a learning tool. If the functions of social media as a learning tool are used wisely and integrate it in the teaching and learning process, the students can leverage the technological skills of every student for their learning purpose and can lessen the burden from faculty for students’ technical support (Kristen Tarantino, Jessica McDonough & Ma Hua, 2013). Another is through the use of social media students can connect to a virtual community of learners. It allows students to group themselves according to their desire and peers with common interest. In addition to that, social media can be the bridge of diversity that exists in everyday classroom set up by establishing a neutral zone in which every student can interact with one another and have some bond. Always keep in mind that “Education is not just about using another fashionable technology tool; it is about quality communication achieved through the tool (Liu,

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