Social media has created virtual communities and networks that allow users to interact and collaborate across time and space. It has become one of the most powerful sources for news updates and communication in the 21st century. Social media sounds like a perfect tool for teachers, and yet its use has been limited in training and teaching. Critics argue information found on social media cannot be trusted, and the reliability of information presented is questionable. Issues with ownership of media content and infringement of copyright, privacy rights, and lack of focus on educational purposes have all come into question. Some even fear that the use of social media can become addictive.

On the positive side, social media allows individuals to advertise themselves, form friendships, host discussions, expand their environments, create, share, exchange information, and collaborate on large projects with expanding vision. An example of the positive effects of social media is the Egyptian revolution in 2011, where people used Facebook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to organize meetings, protest actions, and inform the world in real time. Reading the articles, blogs, and shared documents below:

• Is Facebook Making Us Lonely? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Social Networking: Are Social Networking Sites Good for Our Society? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Pros and Cons of Social Media in the Classroom (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Pros and Cons of Social Media in Education (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Then, briefly debate the issue. Find your assigned debate group by the first letter of your last name below:

If your last name begins with M – Z, you will argue that social media is negative tool for application to learning environments.

Due by Day 3. Initial post. In addition to the required resources, conduct research on the pros and cons of using social media in a learning environment using web resources and the Ashford library. Develop a cohesive and research-based argument for or against the use of social media based on the position you have been assigned.

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