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Francis K. Francisco
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and Pinterest, users may develop biographical profiles, communicate with friends and
strangers, do research, and share thoughts, photos, music, links, and more (Social
Networking, 2018). Educators and parents alike have concerns that allowing students to
access social media networks in school can be dangerous and cause distraction. However,
with the technology driven world that is constantly changing and evolving it can be
beneficial for educators and students when proper use is taught and implemented.
According to Blair & Serafini (2014), “embracing technology and using social media
networks to leverage engagement these applications see can improve the delivery of
The issue with integrating social media is the proper education and use of these
social networks, as well as the implementation that will enhance and engage students in
social networking sites say that the online communities promote increased interaction
with friends and family; offer teachers, librarians, and students valuable access to
educational support and materials; facilitate social and political change; and disseminate
useful information rapidly (Social Networking, 2018). In order for educators to properly
integrate and implement social networks to enhance student learning, they must improve
their knowledge and remain as technology-savvy as the students being served. Opponents
of social networking say that the sites prevent face-to-face communication; waste time on
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frivolous activity; alter children’s brains and behavior making them more prone to
ADHD; expose users to predators like pedophiles and burglars; and spread false and
are real and can become an issue if the educators implementing the use social networks
are not properly educated, and there are no security measures planned and implemented.
Integration of Education: Using Social Media Networks to Engage Students. Blair, R. &
Serafini, T. M. (2014).
References
Blair, R. & Serafini, T. M.. (2014). Integration of Education: Using Social Media
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