Page 59 - Essence - 6

5. Students need more than just textbook curriculum—they need to research and also
need a good amount of physical exercise by involvement in games, sports, and extra-

curricular learning like music, dance, and art. But when they spend an increasing
amount of time on social media platforms, such involvement reduces significantly.

Conclusion

The impact of social media on education is becoming a guiding path. While social media is a

great way to interact with people from all over the world, students tend to get carried away

easily. They’re unable to focus on their studies or work. You need to remember that the
point is not to completely stop using social media, but to balance it out with your studies

and other work. Social media should not be the reason you’re failing class or distancing
yourself from family. It is better to work hard for a short period of time rather than waste

long periods of time and end up regretting it. It will take patience and determination, but
at the end of the day, it will be worth it.

Book Recommendation

‘Social Media for Academics’ by Mark Carrigan

Released in April 2016, ‘Social Media for Academics’ provides

clear guidance on effectively and intelligently using social

media for academic purposes across disciplines—from
publicising your work and building networks to engaging

the public with your research. It is supported by real life

examples and underpinned by principles of good practice to
ensure you make the most of social media.

1. Facilitate : Ease or smooth

2. Virtual : Indirect

3. Boost : Push or encourage

4. Execute : Carry out

5. Insomnia : Sleeplessness

57