Social media is an important tool for student journalists to connect with readers and enhance online journalism. Some key ways to use social media include: 1) Breaking news and providing live coverage of events on platforms like Twitter and Facebook to engage readers in real-time. 2) Crowdsourcing information and feedback from readers to improve and add context to stories. 3) Promoting content from the student publication on social networks to drive traffic to their website and market their brand. 4) Appointing a social media editor to develop a strategic plan for regular posting and community engagement.