As redes sociais na educação[1] refers to the utilization of online platforms and networks by students and teachers to enhance the learning experience. These platforms can include popular sites like Facebook[4], YouTube[5], or emerging technologies like TikTok[6]. This approach to education aims to increase student engagement, facilitate communication, and foster collaboration inside and outside the classroom. However, it also presents challenges such as privacidade[7] concerns, professionalism, and digital literacy issues. The integration of redes sociais[3] in education has been studied extensively, with researchers exploring its effects on academic performance, collaborative learning, and professional development. Looking ahead, the role of social media in education continues to evolve with new trends and innovations, including the influence of social media influencers and the integration of inteligência artificial[2] in educational platforms.
As redes sociais na educação is the use of redes sociais to enhance education. Social media is "a group of Internet-based applications...that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content". It is also known as the read/write web. As time went on and technology evolved, social media has been an integral part of people's lives, including students, scholars, and teachers in the form of social media. However, social media is controversial because in addition to providing new means of connection, critics claim that it damages self-esteem, shortens attention spans, and increases mental health issues.
A 2016 dissertation presented surveys that focused on the impact of social media. It reported that 54.6% of students believed that social media affected their studies positively (38% agree, 16.6% strongly agree). About 40% disagreed, and 4.7% of students strongly disagreed. 53% of female students reported that social media negatively impacted their studies. Among male students, 40% agreed that social media had a negative impact on studies, while 59% disagreed.