YouTube And Instagram Can Bolster Learning
TORONTO: Can social media help students who are not doing well in their studies? Yes, says a new research.
"Young people today use social media not only to stay connected with their real-world friends, but also to engage in self-expression and identity formation," said first author Martin Lalonde from Concordia University.
In the new book 'Youth Practices in Digital Arts and New Media', Martin Lalonde and his supervisor Juan Carlos Castro investigate how an after-school programme in Quebec is revolutionising learning for at-risk youth by using social media as a teaching tool, rather than a classroom annoyance.
Castro and Lalonde engage with students and educators at Maison Kekpart, a Montreal-area community centre for at-risk youth.
The centre offers a unique programme known as La Releve, which provides professional work experience for young people facing academic challenges.
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