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The influence of social networks on education. How to get the most out of it

It's no secret that social networks have long been part of our lives not only at the level of "scrolling through pictures before going to bed", but have become a really important tool in obtaining information. For ease of understanding, by social networks we will mean the popular networks like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and various Telegram channels. Over the past year, the Ukrainian nation has proven that social networks can share not only pictures of cats or recipes, but also incredible collections for something that saves lives, can publish photos from a month of terrible events and can keep everyone who is not indifferent in the open information space.

So what about learning?

1. Instagram: there are influencers of various fields. As well as educational ones. You can subscribe to trainers, coaches, teachers and academies. You can watch short educational reels and access the materials they teach. You can be aware of what is happening in the field of education.

2. Facebook is almost the same. But more often these are more complete and deeper posts.

3. LinkedIn is for advanced users 😊 This is a professional network that allows you to both track vacancies and look for influential people. You can get to know their opinions and follow the news.

4. Telegram channels are currently the most informational source. Companies and brands that run their TG channels related to education publish a lot of interesting and relevant information there. This is a convenient source with less unnecessary information.

As a conclusion: when you start looking for some information - the information will look for you too 😊 Social networks are an incredible way to get links to information or find it in an easier way. Something deep to master skills and some global knowledge - it's not about social media, for now. But finding the necessary lecturers or links to materials is an easy way out. How to use it to your advantage: subscribe to the right people and receive information from them from time to time.