Challenges for classroom "Keep Social Media Social"
Distraction
Students have too many distractions as they try to keep up with their social media sites.
Students use their mobile devices for social interaction during class instead of as a tool to enhance learning.
Some teachers have banned the device from the classroom.
Disconnection
We are connected to many social media sites, but we are also more disconnected than ever.
Are we really communicating online? We have shifted from face-to-face to online communication.
Does social media provide us the platform to be less social? Students are using Facebook, Instagram, texting and Snapchat to communicate with each other in abbreviated messages and emoticons.
Equity
Some classrooms use mobile technology and some ban them.
Students have the new top-of-the-line mobile device. Teachers have to prepare for the lesser device in the classroom.
Access is not available at home for school work.
Not all schools have the budget to provide mobile devices.