“Social media is computer-based applications that facilitate the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through the building of virtual networks and communities” ( Hosler, A. 2022). There are many platforms of social media, Facebook, and Instagram, just to name a few, and they give students free access to online information beyond their textbooks and ways to communicate. There are mixed feelings about using social media in the classroom, as most things there are good and bad reasons to use it. In my opinion, some of the advantages are research work, participating in group work, and as an educational tool. As a research tool, it helps your students find information and produce a final project they can be proud of. My first graders just did their first research on their favorite animal, and it was the most engaged I have seen them all year. Some finished their first report and asked to do another one! Using social media is an excellent tool for communicating if assigned group work. I see this with my children, who are both in high school. Anyone reading this knows that our students learn more about technology than most of us. My first-graders are always telling me how to fix things on my computer, and my children laugh at me trying to do things on my phone. I won’t upgrade because there is no longer a home button. With all advantages, there will probably be disadvantages. My biggest gripe is no internet. It has been an ongoing problem this year. Our connections in the district are so spotty. Another concern is cyberbullying. It is an easier way for students to be mean to each other. They feel stronger behind the screen.
Hosler, Ammy. 2022, https://kiiky.com/how-social-media-benefits-students/
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