Perceptions By Neier And Zayer Use Social Media In The Classroom

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This article by Neier and Zayer (2015) looks at the perceptions and experiences of using social media in the classroom. In the article it describes and breaks down the many uses of social media in the classroom and students feedback on how this social media is used. For example, “Facebook is not seen as an educational tool for building connections with instructors… which finds that students are hesitant about the use of Facebook for educational purposes due in part to their desire to keep their professional and personal lives separate.” (Neier & Zayer, 2015, p. 138). The article goes on to discuss the pros and cons of Twitter, LinkdIn, YouTube, and Pintrest. I feel this article is very helpful because it is a starting point for professors looking