Excessive social media use can disrupt academic performance by serving as a distraction, further leading to other harmful outcomes (Lopez & Apin, 2019). However, social media no longer has to be an obstacle to studying. In fact, it can be used to nurture a student-centered learning environment, where it can be used to facilitate communication and help students stay informed (Lopez & Apin, 2019).

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals used various social media platforms to share educational content. ABC News shared the stories of a 16-year old student and various teachers in using TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to help users learn about various topics, and to connect with students beyond their own classrooms (2020). 

In this digital age, electronics are a ubiquitous part of our lives, where many individuals are addicted to their smartphones, using them to access social media, play games, and browse the Internet (OuinoLanguages, 2016). Given that we spend a large amount of time on our devices, we can leverage this use to learn languages through immersion. It is suggested that changing the language on your devices can aid in language acquisition by making simple changes, such as  liking pages in the target language or adding friends from other countries to expose how native speakers communicate (OuinoLanguages, 2016). 

Developed by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), this app provides individuals with help managing mental health by providing tips and coping strategies (n.d.). 

Another useful mental health app is the "Mindfulness Coach," where users can learn how to practice mindfulness to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression (n.d.). 

As excessive social media use can disrupt sleeping patterns (O'Reilly, 2020), the CBT-i Coach app includes various tools to help manage, monitor, and learn about sleep schedules (n.d.).