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The place of social media in education has gone from being a novel idea to a vital teaching and learning tool at a time when digital connectivity has permeated so much of our daily interactions. The successful use of social media in the classroom has dramatically changed the way knowledge is acquired and shared. This shift aims to redefine education to make it more accessible, engaging, and inclusive rather than simply introducing new technologies.

The value of social media in education cannot be overstated. It goes beyond the traditional classroom walls to provide a virtual space where teachers and students can instantly communicate, collaborate and exchange resources.

Social media has become an invaluable tool for educators, providing a wealth of multimedia educational content on a single platform and encouraging rapid connection between users.

Knowing how to use these technologies correctly is crucial to maximizing their potential. This requires not only technological competence, but also knowledge of appropriate online behavior, the ability to select and verify material, and the ability to produce engaging and captivating content. The challenge educators face today is how to incorporate these resources into their lesson plans in a way that enhances student learning without being overwhelming.

Using social media to engage students requires a complex strategy. It all comes down to finding the ideal balance between interactive and educational content, and using well-known platforms to help students feel like they belong. It also involves identifying the many ways students interact with and absorb information, and changing teaching techniques to fit their different needs.

Creating a YouTube channel for educational purposes is a convenient platform for creating an interactive virtual education environment where learning resources can be used by both your own students and distant students via the internet. First, the target audience and the topics it will cover should be determined. The name and description of your channel should be compatible with the content and evocative. In addition, preparing a professional profile photo and channel cover photo will help your channel look professional.

You can follow the relevant steps in the blog and workbook to create a YouTube channel for your educational channel.

You can reach me at the e-mail address below for your questions and communication.

Durmuş Deniz GEDİK

deniz.gedik@metu.edu.tr