The Digital Journey of Education: A New Revolution in Social Media
Author(s): 1 Mr.Pradeep Kumar Tiwari, 2 Dr.Gopal Singh
Authors Affiliations:
1Research Scholar, School of Teacher Education, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, India
2Assistant Professor, School of Teacher Education, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, India
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202502033     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202502033In the modern era, social media is bringing revolutionary changes to the field of education by providing innovative ways to communicate, collaborate, and share knowledge. This research paper explores the rapid integration of social media into education, analyzing its development, impact, benefits, and challenges. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, have become crucial in knowledge dissemination, offering an interactive and engaging learning environment. It examines how social media makes education more accessible to students worldwide, fosters active participation, and supports diverse learning styles. Furthermore, this study highlights both the positive and negative aspects of incorporating social media into education, including increased engagement, real-time collaboration, and the risks associated with misinformation, distraction, and cybersecurity concerns. As technology continues to evolve, social media is expected to play an even greater role in transforming traditional learning methods into a more flexible, dynamic, and inclusive educational system. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of social media's role in modern education and its potential to shape the future of learning in an increasingly digital world.
Mr.Pradeep Kumar Tiwari, Dr.Gopal Singh (2025); The Digital Journey of Education: A New Revolution in Social Media, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-2, Pp.220-224. Available on – https://www.ijirmf.com/
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