Research Article | Open Access
EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES: LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA AFFORDANCES FOR ENHANCING-STRUCTURED PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
Sri Rajaguru SHM
Pages: 3285-3295
Abstract
Contemporary teaching and learning efforts prioritize the cultivation of problem-solving skills in learners, according to educators. However, engaging in problem-centered learning poses difficulties for learners, prompting educators to explore various methods of assisting learners in comprehending intricate material. Education professionals have easy access to social media programs, which in turn offer several possibilities for utilizing these platforms to enhance teaching and learning activities. Although social media platforms provide educators with exciting opportunities to assist learners in real-world problem-solving situations, they also present challenges. However, there is limited research on how these tools can specifically enhance the development of learners' problem-solving skills. The objective of this article is to determine the significant educational benefits of social media and examine how these benefits can potentially assist in solving complex problems. This paper presents novel strategies for promoting problem-centered learning through the utilization of social media, aimed at researchers and educators.
Keywords
educational afordances • social media • problem solving