Social media use in schools has many positive impacts on students and teachers. Obtaining information and sharing it with others has also become much easier, such as creating groups and providing information for everyone to see. The internet is a source we can use to find the information we need and to learn more. It’s fast and easy to get reliable information if used correctly and it’s a lot less work.
The internet provides people the opportunity to learn and take online classes. Regardless of your location, if you have the access to it you can do it. In school when a student misses class, they often miss a lot but if your teachers provide resources online to catch up on websites such as google classroom, it’s a lot easier to access what you missed and it’s beneficial for both the student and the teacher.
The use of the internet in school has proven to improve engagement and knowledge retention. According to Web Anywhere, “When technology is integrated into lessons, students are expected to be more interested in the subjects they are studying.” It’s true because students become more engaged and will most likely participate more and that helps improve knowledge retention as well.
The internet doesn’t only help students but it helps teachers as well in many ways. Grading is much easier and students are allowed to access their grades whenever they want. Teachers can plan out their agendas online and also plan ahead for future lessons. Of course the internet has its flaws but when used correctly, it benefits everyone and makes education and learning a lot more fun and less difficult. As long as it’s not a distraction in class, everyone can be happy and can be engaged in learning and listening. Just use it the right way!
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