Social Responsibility

                   Social media is a relatively new platform in the technology industry. However, over the last few years, social media has allowed individuals to share ideas, facts, and opinions on any subject instantly to all who have access to the platform. Misused, this could be a dangerous thing. However, in terms of education, it could enable educators to learn and utilize new technologies or techniques with minimal effort. Social media can promote or discourage the use of technology based on the opinions and facts provided by others (Tkacová et al., 2022). This means that the ability to use a social media platform allows for technological advancements to be utilized and promoted by other teachers in real-time. 

                  1 Peter 3:15 states, “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect” (ESV Bible, 2016, 1 Peter 3:15). We can’t do everything. No matter how much we think we can take everything that is handed to us, we, as teachers, do have limits. We must utilize others, just as they should utilize us. Learn from the successes and mistakes of other teachers as they post on their social media, and do the same for your own. That allows you to be both an educator and a student who prioritizes the welfare of your students.

 

English Standard Version Bible. (2016). Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+3%3A15&version=ESV

Tkacová, H., Králik, R., Tvrdoň, M., Jenisová, Z., & Martin, J. G. (2022). Credibility and involvement of social media in education—recommendations for mitigating the negative effects of the pandemic among high school students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(5), 2767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19052767 

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