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    Name: XYZA CLARISSE O.

    LUCAGBO Grade level & Section: GRADE 10 - EINSTEIN


    Subject: ENGLISH

    The Impact of Social Media on Student Life

    Social media has become an essential part of our lives in today's world,
    impacting the way we interact, communicate, and learn. For students like us,
    social media does not only serve as a medium to interact with our friends; it
    shapes our academic experience, mental health, and social interactions. While
    social media opens and offers countless opportunities, we also can’t deny the fact
    that it has its downside. Today, let’s explore some of its positive and negative
    effects in students’ lives.

    Let’s start with the positive effects.

    1. Connection and Collaboration: Students can remain in touch with their


    teachers and peers through social media, regardless of their location. Peer
    support and collaboration on projects are encouraged by academic forums and
    group chats, among other platforms. This had been proven effective during the
    adaptation of distant learning.

    2. Access to Information: Students have instant access to a variety of knowledge


    with just a few clicks. Educational websites, online lectures, and tutorials are just
    few of the resources that improve learning and student engagement. Students
    today have more power to direct their own education thanks to the accessibility
    of knowledge.

    Next up are the negative effects of social media to students.

    1. Distraction: Distraction is one of the biggest obstacles. One key factor


    contributing to poorer grades and decreased academic accomplishment is the
    constant diversions caused by social media.Students tend to get easily distracted
    and waste most of their supposed study time scrolling and watching online.

    2. Misinformation: Lastly, false information is often shared on social media.


    Important subjects are easily twisted which can have an impact on their
    knowledge and opinions. Thus, it is really important to not easily believe what is
    seen online unless it came from a legitimate source.

    Truly, social media can be a fun way to connect with friends, find
    information, and even learn new things. However, it is easy to get distracted by
    scrolling through posts. Additionally, fake news is really rampant nowadays, so it
    is important to always check facts before believing something you see online. So,
    always remember to use social media smartly.

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