This document discusses the use of social media in education. It notes that 96% of students ages 9-17 report using social media. While social media can engage students and help develop skills like collaboration, it may also encourage shallow "surface learning" over deep critical thinking. Current issues with social media in education include a preference for typing over talking, information overload, legal/privacy concerns, and potential for misuse like cyberbullying. The conclusion states that social media should be moderated for educational purposes, as with all tools.

1. Social Media in Education Social Media at the Enterprise Level in the US Andrew Allen Natasha Perova Adam Black