How Unique Messaging Features Enhance Learning

Posted 03/14/2014 in Mobile Technology

Instant messaging has become quite the popular way of communication these days. Hundreds of thousands of people communicate with one another through some sort of electronic device, whether it be through Facebook or through a cell phone. People use instant messaging as a way of getting a hold of people for social means, business, or even emergencies. The world of instant messaging has created a direct passage way for people to get a hold of one another, with quicker feedback and communication. If we apply this communication feature to the lives of students, it may play a big part in creating a successful learning environment. Student-teacher communication is essential to student success. Students often have quick questions for teachers that can be quickly answered, but teachers aren’t always available to answer them. Students can now send a quick message to their teacher, receive instant feedback, and continue on their assignment. Similarly, students have a need to collaborate with peers and share ideas or questions. Student-to-student collaboration creates an environment in which students find themselves knowing material better from helping peers. Since students can’t always get a hold of one another face to face, instant messaging is a perfect solution. Students […]

The Benefits of Social Media in Education

Posted 03/11/2014 in Social Networking, Uncategorized

Social Media—it’s used on daily basis by millions of people all over the world. With Facebook now having over 1.3 billion monthly active Facebook users, it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t already been submerged in the world of social media. With all the uses of social media, why not use it to benefit education? When incorporating social media into the online classroom, it creates a strong framework in which students can interact, communicate, and learn with other students and teachers. Students often fall behind when they are in an environment that lacks communication. Without the essential communication and interaction students need to be successful, they find themselves feeling lost and disconnected from their learning environment. The secret to a successful student is a connected learning environment. Aside from the strong framework social media creates, the incorporation of social media into the classroom of students motivates and encourages students to learn. As of September 2013, nearly 73% of 18-29 year olds use some sort of social media. Teens and young adults have become incredibly tech-savvy, making social media the perfect solution to student education. Students who are using social media for online classes are motivated to share, collaborate, and learn […]