Pros and Cons of Social Media in Education – Infographic

Social media has become an integral part of our lives. Entrepreneurs, Business of all size, Educational institutes can influence platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to build large, interact with communities, raise awareness and drive footfall. Equally, social media empowers consumers to make smarter decisions, engage with brands and demand better customer service.

Facebook started on college campuses, and it continues to thrive there the most: 96% of students use Facebook. There’s no doubt that social media has had a huge impact on the lives of students, but what’s less clear is whether this impact has been good or bad. Social Media is also playing a fundamental role in the education system, severals schools, colleges and universities eager to embrace the use of these tools in the classroom. But less understanding of the medium can result in a short level of maintenance and interaction, which can be detrimental to student satisfaction and engagement rates.

Let’s break down the pros and cons of Social Media in education, below we’ve an infographic by Online Universities.