Pros and Cons of Social Media by Susan

Pros and Cons of Social Media by Susan https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx Post one positive and one negative aspect of social media in the classroom en-us 2016-09-02 19:17:25 UTC 2021-12-16 21:52:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Social Media - Hannah https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/864174219 Pros
Students can connect with other students when they miss a class for any reason or social media can connect students to discussion boards, advocacy, etc. It's the first place people look to for information to begin research to see what is being talked about.

Cons
Students may abuse the social media privileges given to them or using social media may open the school computers to viruses.

]]> 2020-10-27 02:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/864174219 Pro Carly opalcarly https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/908864262 Social media opens up so many other ideas for lessons, activities, and etc. It allows you to get advice from other teachers as well.
Con
As wonderful as it is.. it can also become distracting for not only the students but the teacher as well. ]]> 2020-11-10 15:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/908864262 Breanne breannecipriano https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/910833790 Pro:
By utilizing social media, such as Youtube, you can find interesting and creative videos that relate to your content and meet the interests of students in your class that you may not be able to find elsewhere.

Con: Giving students free rein of social media, such as Youtube, could result in misuse and abuse of the platform. (i.e. students watching non-school appropriate videos in your class).]]> 2020-11-10 22:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/910833790 Kayley https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/913702662 Pro: It can be a great way to make lessons more interesting to students. It can feel more relatable to students using something they might already use outside of school.
Con: It can be easily abused in the classroom. If students need to access social media during class, they could get distracted with something else that pops up. ]]> 2020-11-11 17:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/913702662 Jamie https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/914474477 Pro: It keeps your classroom "hip" and "relevant". It can be a great way to learn more about your students and their interests.

Con: Students don't know how to censor themselves. They can't limit themselves many times on what they write or look up. ]]> 2020-11-11 22:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/914474477 Jade schenzeljade https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/914774221 Pros: You can connect your classroom with a wide variety of learning styles with media, and all of the different app. Adding to this you can entice students to learn with things they are passionate about a bit easier.
Cons: Some aspects of social media are not filtered so students may be intaking content that is either irrelevant or false. ]]> 2020-11-12 01:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/914774221 Cora https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/914840061 Pro: Students are very knowledgeable in social media, we can use this knowledge to create an enriching learning experience that involves collaboration, meaningful discussions, idea exchange, and more student interaction.
Con: Can discourage face to face interaction which some might say a lot of students already struggle with using social media. ]]> 2020-11-12 02:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/914840061 Emma https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/915019079 Pro: it is a good way to see/know what your students know and don't know. What knowledge they have of the topic.
Con: some students could be more technologically inclined then others. So they may have a hard time learning and keeping up with their peers. ]]> 2020-11-12 03:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/915019079 Leah leahahoogland https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/916361024 Pro: Social media can make students feel more connected and comfortable because they are growing up in a culture where it is easy to essentially "hide behind a screen," but that would still likely increase participation.
Con: As prevalent as technology is today, even if all students did have internet access or a device to access the internet on, they won't necessarily have social media accounts. Personally, my parents wouldn't let me have social media until I graduated, so there could be some personal conflicts involved. ]]> 2020-11-12 13:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/916361024 Ally Jungbluth https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/917603811 Pro:
Social media is a way to encourage learning outside of the traditional classroom hours. It is easy to expand their learning by using social media. Students use it all the time anyways, so it can easily be used for your classroom.
Cons:
Some schools might block a certain website or app. They might not allow access to using it in your classroom. ]]> 2020-11-12 17:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/917603811 Sadie https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/918501708 Pro: connecting and networking students with resources from all over the world to gain new experiences and perspectives

Con: Social Media can be distracting and cause students to diverge from the topic/app if they are on their devices during class.]]> 2020-11-12 21:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/918501708 Emily Baker https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1862538268 Pro: I think using social media keeps the students more engaged and promotes more fun in the classroom. It also allows for lots of different kinds of learning tools (quizlet, padlet, etc).
Con: It can be very distracting. The students might pay more attention to answering or reading their notifications then using it for the reason it is given. It can also be a lot harder for educators to monitor.]]> 2021-11-02 18:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1862538268 Erin Schmitt https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1873461556 Pro: It can be an effective way to enhance learning capabilities of all students. This can allow students to express their thoughts if they are too shy to do that in the classroom setting.
Con: Social Media websites can be blocked by school districts. Some school districts will not allow access for a teacher to use it in their classroom. Social Media can also be a distraction for students which then they don't pay attention to the material being taught in class. ]]> 2021-11-07 22:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1873461556 Natalie https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1875958003 Pro: wide range of ways to connect with your students AND it's a great way for you to connect to your students in an effective way outside of the classroom.

Cons:
There could be a lot of distractions that come with social media use and could potentially be an outlet for additional problems with bullying/self-consciousness as some students may not want to have their peers see what they're commenting/reacting to. ]]> 2021-11-08 18:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1875958003 Sadie Adamski rosebud11699 https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1877014982 Pro: Using social media in your classroom can help the students stay more interested in the class and what they are learning. It also states that this will help keep your class lessons more unique and interesting. Using social media can help you and your students.

Con: Social media in the classroom can be very distracting and you may not be able to censor it all. It could get to be very school inappropriate and could possibly end up not only getting your students into trouble but also yourself. ]]> 2021-11-09 02:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1877014982 Maddi https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1877207026 Pros:

Using social media can keep information relevant for students because it is something they are very familiar with. It also allows students to access current information and learn about other’s views from all around the world, instead of just their peers in the classroom.

Cons:

Some schools block social media cites, so students will be unable to access them. Additionally, while trying to find and explore the cite, inappropriate ads or other content may pop up.

]]> 2021-11-09 04:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1877207026 Meghan https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1879292659 Pros:
- Students who need more time to process ideas and formulate thoughtful responses have equal access to online forum discussions.

Cons:
- Face-to-face discussions are more engaging and it's easier to tell if the students are actually listening to each other. Where on online discussion forms they might just take the easy way out.

]]> 2021-11-09 19:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1879292659 Emily Smith https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1880082193 _Pros:_{Social media and technology all together is a great tool that has helped students to comprehend and apply the instructional material that is being taught. In addition, teachers also benefit from social media by being able to share lesson and activity ideas. Social media keeps content and activities relevant, while also leveling the playing field; those who are more shy and apprehensive in class can share thier thoughts without hesitation.}_Cons:_{Social media is a great tool, but when used in the wrong way it can be very dangerous. Many inappropriate ads can show up on websites distracting the students from what they should be doing. Adding on to that, online discussion boards aren't as interactive and it can be hard to tell exactly how a person is feeling due to the fact that they can hide behind the screen. Another disadvantage that the article mentioned is that most, if not all schools have social media sites blocked off which in turn makes them hard to access.}]]> 2021-11-10 02:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1880082193 Tatum Vannieuwenhoven https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1880243195 Advantage: Social media is usually very cost-effective or free. There are tons of digital platforms and resources out there for students and teachers to use in the classroom.

Disadvantage: Students may not want to use their personal accounts for school work and may want to set up a different "school" profile. It can be hard to track all of these down or be "friends" with all the students. This makes it difficult to track and assess what students are doing. ]]> 2021-11-10 03:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1880243195 Gabby Warren https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1882598045 Pro: An amazing way to share tools with coworkers and with students that can help them further there knowledge on a topic. Also, social media can help us explain a topic we might not be as comfortable talking about with our students and we usually see YouTube videos being used in this way.

Con: A student may have access to this things in the school but may not outside of the school. It can also be distracting to the students or take away from the actual objective you wanted your students to know. ]]> 2021-11-10 22:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1882598045 Ryan Lehman https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1883247333 Advantage:
Social Media is a fantastic and easily assessable avenue to expand your classroom outside of your four walls. FCS is also known as the People-Centered Sciences. We are inherently driven to work and help others. Social Media is a way for your students to connect to other like-minded individuals.

Disadvantage:
There is plenty of not-school-appropriate things on Social Media. It is difficult to censor what the user sees. So, there could be issues where students interact with inappropriate images or posts that you can't control. You have to make sure, as the teacher, that you are protecting yourself and your students. ]]> 2021-11-11 04:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1883247333 Olivia Scheeler https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1952670974 Pro: social media allows students to find more resources and help them learn more and gain deeper understandings of topics. It allows us as educators to teach and reach our students in a variety of ways that wouldn't be possible without it. technology is a huge part of society now, so it's our job to incorporate it into the classrooms so they can connect what they learn in class, outside of class
Con: Social media is full of distractions and as one person (the teacher) it's almost impossible to monitor what all of the students are doing, especially as you are teaching. I also feel like using technology too much can act more as a crutch for students and it should be used as a resource occasionally, and sometimes we depend on technology too much.]]> 2021-12-16 21:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sturgeso/h3dgxdk74uhx/wish/1952670974