Introduction
There exists a continuous discussion on the role of social media in education. Advocates bring to light the advantages associated with social media in present day’s digital learners whereas critics state that social media should be removed from class rooms.
This section highlights advantages and drawbacks associated with social media.
Advantages
- Improve student engagement:
Social media is regarded as being a sound means for increasing student involvement and building better communication abilities (Mangold & Faulds, 2009). Students who hardly ever speak up in class might feel comfortable putting across their views on social media platforms like Facebook, ...