Facebook is useful for students because they can create or join Facebook groups related to their courses, where they can ask questions, seek clarification, share resources, and support each other in their academic journey. fnf

• According to a new study, Facebookcan help kids learn better by changing them from anonymous onlookers to engaged learners.
• Researchers discovered that university students who participated in a Facebook group as part of a big sociology class performed better on tasks and had a stronger sense of belonging.
• 'In terms of time and place, a Facebook group extends the classroom. It enables students to interact with one another and with the subject matter at their leisure. It encourages students to be more engaged in their studies.
• 'While some teachers may be concerned that social media distracts students from legitimate learning, we discovered that our Facebook group assisted in transforming students from anonymous spectators to a community of active learners - and that this has important implications for student performance,' 

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