Schools should not allow social media during school hours, due to the fact
of bullying, self esteem
, and the distraction. Kids of all ages are on social media there has always been the risk of stalking and just dangers all over the internet, where in my point of view is not needed to be brought into school.
Being on Social Media
can build authentic relationships and get people engaging with your content
. It can promote a good rapport with parents and you can become a reputable school. It also builds your online presence.
Some reasons companies believe banning social media in the office is a good idea are: It bolsters productivity with fewer staff members getting distracted by checking their social media constantly. It
eliminates the possibility staff can use social media during work hours to engage in bad behavior
.
Social media can
contribute to psychological trauma and other challenges
. … Cyberbullying or other online conflicts (e.g., a student or staff member may experience widespread and direct public ridicule; schools with social media accounts may experience negative postings about the school).
Social media can help
centralize the collective knowledge of an entire class
to make studying and communicating more efficient for everyone. Designate a course or study group hashtag, such as #Bio101Finals. Start a contact list or group for the class to collaborate and share study tips.
Social Media has
many positive effects on education
including better communication, timely information, socializing online, learning, enhancing skills, making a career among others. But the same has some negative effects which include identity theft, cyber bullying, and social isolation.
Suggested starter age: 13;
good for social media “beginners
.” Widely used by teens and generally a fairly safe option. Parents should know: Instagram and Snapchat are probably the two most popular social media apps among today’s teens, says Nissly. Kids often use them instead of texting.
- Inadequacy about your life or appearance. …
- Fear of missing out (FOMO). …
- Isolation. …
- Depression and anxiety. …
- Cyberbullying. …
- Self-absorption. …
- A fear of missing out (FOMO) can keep you returning to social media over and over again.
Messaging on social media sites can lead to face-to-face interactions when plans are made via the sites. … Social media helps reduce loneliness of senior citizens who are socially isolated.
Social media allows for quick diffusion of public health and safety information during crisis events
.
Social media has become a prevalent way for kids to communicate, but it also amplifies speech in a way that normal conversations don’t. The court has never addressed a school’s ability to punish off-campus, internet-based speech.
Starting from elementary school up until university graduation, social media has the role to empower parents, students and teachers to use new ways of sharing information and build a community. Statistics show that
96% of the students
that have internet access are using at least one social network.
Stalking, identity theft, personal attacks, and misuse of information
are some of the threats faced by the users of social media. Most of the time, the users themselves are to blame as they end up sharing content that should not be in the public eye.
For many, social media appears to have a range of benefits. It
provides a way for many of us to connect with others
. We can support other people and feel supported by them. It may even be a useful way for those with social anxiety and those who have a hard time with face-to-face interactions to connect with others.
- Build relationships. Social media is not just about brands connecting with their customers. …
- Share your expertise. Social media gives you an opportunity to talk about what you know and what you want to be known for. …
- Increase your visibility. …
- Educate yourself. …
- Connect anytime.
Why is social media important? Social media is important
because it allows you to reach, nurture, and engage with your target audience — no matter their location
. When a business can use social media to connect with its audience, it can use social media to generate brand awareness, leads, sales, and revenue.
- Online vs Reality. Social media itself is not the problem. …
- Increased usage. The more time spent on social media can lead to cyberbullying, social anxiety, depression, and exposure to content that is not age appropriate.
- Social Media is addicting. …
- Fear of Missing Out. …
- Self-image issues.