presentation

1. Gen SM
Learn how social media is
reshaping this generation’s
education system.
This generation is driven by social media platforms. They have the answers to
basically anything at their fingertips.This generation is in the position to change the
future of academics and the education system as we know it

2. What to know
This generation is driven by social media platforms. They have the answers to basically
anything at their fingertips.This generation is in the position to change the future of
academics and the education system as we know it.

3. Media Behavior
73%
of gen z
have active
social media
accounts
96% of gen z
members use
social media
for school
purposes
74%
use social
media 2+ hours
everyday
gen z members
are most likely
to turn to
social media
for inspiration

4. Social Media in School
In today’s education system
textbooks and worksheets are
a thing of the past. Schools
and educators have
transitioned to using
virtual textbooks and
assignment submission
methods.
59% of students
who use social
networking talk
about education
topics online.
50% of those who
talk about education
topics online talk
specifically about
schoolwork.
59% of schools
say their students
use social
networking for
educational
purposes.

5. Educators
“By using technologies that students are comfortable with like Facebook,
faculty can create a powerful learning environment through the merging of
the creative, collaborative, social, and interactive capabilities of this
powerful platform. Also, using Facebook in a course offered unique
engagement and a different way of knowing.”
Students
“Sixteen students reported that Facebook and the independent emphasis
of the course had a very positive or somewhat positive effect on their
learning at the course mid-point, and 15 students reported this at the end of
the course.”
Their Opinions

6. Action
To further understand how
Gen Z holds the key to the
advancement of education
visit
https://edtechreview.in/dat
a-statistics/2523-social-me
dia-in-education-statistics

7. Works Cited
“How Social Media Is Reshaping Today's Education System.” Center for Social Impact Communication,
csic.georgetown.edu/magazine/social-media-reshaping-todays-education-system/.
Gupta, Written by Priyanka. “Some Interesting Statistics & Facts on Social Media in Education You Must
Know.” EdTechReview, 24 Sept. 2016,
edtechreview.in/data-statistics/2523-social-media-in-education-statistics.