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POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN EDUCATION

    1 Author(s):  DR. THOMAS GEORGE VENGALUVAKKEL

Vol -  10, Issue- 11 ,         Page(s) : 304 - 313  (2019 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH

Abstract

Recently social networking sites became the most admired communication tools evolved as the central information allocation source around the world. The potential positive outcomes of social networking are numerous and wide-ranging and there are serious apprehensions over how they could be integrated in the present academic atmosphere. As a net working tool, its effectiveness has already been manifested in millions of people who use these networks for amusement, communication and exchanging of observations, knowledge, data and information all over the world. The development of Web 2.0 technologies paved the way for the fast proliferation of social media. Currently, students and lecturers use social networking sites during working hours for entertainment, communication, exchanging views and knowledge, and even as efficacious teaching tool. When more and more people make use of the Web, additional knowledge, data and information is created, evolved and nourished daily. As more students and teachers involved in generating educational content, the quality, reliability, availability and standard of information gradually improve. Consequently, each and every net work browsing now becomes an uninterrupted learning experience for each user. Hence, gurus have to create conducive ambiance for formal and informal learning - that hold fast to educational guidelines and tie together social networking communities. A thorough examination of the impediments involved in the creation of new learning ecology, and a meticulous exploration of the challenges faced by both technology experts and teachers in delivering a truly ground-breaking and effective approach to education are authentic need of the time. This article intends to highlight the potential benefits of social media in today’s education.

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