Vincent Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media in Education by Vincent https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10 en-us 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC 2025-10-08 15:54:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Advantages a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250754 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250754 Disadvantages a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250755 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250755 With the increasing use of technology, including social media, people's attention spans may be becoming shorter which could make it more difficult to concentrate deeply . a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250756 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250756 Using social media in education provides even more opportunities for cyberbullying a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250757 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250757 Shy students may be more comfortable contributing to a blog than a class discussion, so social media can provide more opportunities for all students to participate. a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250758 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250758 Some students may find this way of learning confusing, and would prefer to work through a text book in which the all information they need is in a clear sequence. a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250759 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250759 The teacher and students can communicate more effectively with one another outside class. Students don't need to wait until class to ask questions or clarify concerns. a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250761 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250761 Students can take a more active role in the process of education. Rather than just read a textbook, they can create webpages, quizzes and videos. a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250762 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250762 Through responding to one another's posts, students can exercise their critical thinking skills. a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250763 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250763 Students may spend less time on tasks which could help them to develop emotionally and intellectually, such as reading literature or going to the theatre. a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250764 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250764 Students can broaden their knowledge and understanding through communicating with learners in other schools, or even other countries. a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250765 2018-02-28 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250765 Instructions a136066140061 https://padlet.com/a136066140061/ymbn39kpyk10/wish/236250766
  • Read the following opinions about Social Media in Education and put each under the heading 'Advantages' or 'Disadvantages'. 
  • Add at least two more of your own points
  • Under each column, organise the ideas from those that you think are the most important to those that you think are the least important. 
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