Some other advantages of using social media in distance education include:
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Enhances students’ communication skills
Endless sources of Information (can be a negative if not fact checked)
Unlimited ideas available to inspire students
Improves students’ and instructors’ tech skills
Help build a professional network for future careers
Students tend to be more engaged
Allows flexibility and is adaptable for a variety of learners
References:
What is the role of Social Media in e-learning 2022?. OpenGrowth. (2021, December 30). https://www.opengrowth.com/resources/what-is-the-role-of-social-media-in-e-learning
Social Media in Education: 13 ideas for the classroom. University of San Diego - Professional & Continuing Education. (2023) https://pce.sandiego.edu/social-media-in-education/
Image: 7 Benefits Of Using Social Media As A Learning Tool. (2022). Tutor City. Retrieved from https://tutorcity.sg/blog/7-benefits-of-using-social-media-as-a-learning-tool.
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