At first when you think social media, a learning tool does not initially come to mind. Throughout this Web 2.0 journey, I wanted to reflect on my initial thinking of social media. Before beginning this course, when I thought about social media, I only thought of it as a platform to share the pictures, life events, opinions, etc. I never thought of it in terms of a learning tool.
So far in this journey, all of our learning has been based around social media. Learning how social platforms can be used for instruction as well as personal use. The typical platforms such as google classroom, class dojo, and other learning management systems are to be expected for instruction, but it has been interesting to see the use of twitter, blogging, or Instagram be used for learner instruction. Other platforms such as Padlet or Reddit can be used to build and gain knowledge in a variety of content as well.
It has really opened my eyes as to how and where content can be delivered for learning purposes. Using social media as a learning tool can spark interest and engage learners because they can use tools that they are familiar with and usually use for personal use. Finding different platforms to engage learners can bring a sense of excitement and engagement for learning.
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