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 prepare them for collaboration, it also emphasizes skills like multitasking that take away from deep learning. Current issues include information overload, decreased verbal communication skills, legal concerns, and potential for misuse like cyberbullying. The conclusion states that social media should be moderated like other aspects of life.

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