Social Media & Mobile
Students engagement with social media:
Some points related to student engagement with social media are:
Social media enables students to interact and connect with one another in new ways
Students have a positive attitude toward using social media in their studies
Social media can enhance the psychological well-being of students and their skill
development
Social media can also enhance students' learning outcomes
Social media can be used to share information, resources and media
Social media can be used by students to discuss their teaching methods
Social media can be used by students to seek support from others and offer guidance to
their peers
Social media can be used by students to engage in social commentary
Social media can be used by students to build professional personas
Social media can be used by students to link with others
Social media can be used by students to highlight their engagement in different online
networks.
Selecting social media:
When selecting social media platforms for student engagement, consider the following
factors:
1. Purpose: Define the goals and objectives of using social media (e.g., sharing resources, discussing
coursework, building community).
2. Audience: Identify the target audience (e.g., students, teachers, parents).
3. Platform features: Consider the features and tools offered by each platform (e.g., groups,
messaging, sharing options).
4. Popularity: Choose platforms popular among the target audience.
5. Ease of use: Select platforms with user-friendly interfaces.
6. Privacy and safety: Consider platforms with strong privacy and safety settings.
7. Integration: Consider platforms that integrate with existing learning management systems or
tools.
8. Analytics: Choose platforms with analytics tools to track engagement and effectiveness.
Popular social media platforms for student engagement include:
1. Instagram
2. TikTok
3. Twitter
4. Facebook
5. LinkedIn
6. YouTube
7. Discord
8. Snapchat
9. Pinterest
10. Reddit