Social media platforms/tools have educational potential, however, many teachers still seem to be reluctant to use the tools and platforms in their classrooms. Let me think of the reasons briefly.
First, there are standardized tests for students and evaluation of teachers based on the test results, reminding teachers to keep sticking to less risky ways to meet the educational goals.
Second, using tech tools/platforms inherently requires teachers to be involved in more prep works, including more difficult classroom management in the activities.
Third, there is a lack of empirical evidence to justify themselves using the techy tools or platforms instead of using the traditional approaches.
Forth, there is a lack of resources and teaching-related experiences.
I agree that these are all very real barriers for educators as they try to implement technology in their classrooms. Managing technology use can be a nightmare, especially since learners are used to using technology for entertainment.
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