Impact of Social Networks on Student Attention and Academic Participation: A Critical Analysis
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Social networks, students, cognitive health, academic participation, attention, Media and Information Education, EMI teaching program, digital majority, cybercrimes, harassment, personal data, addiction, dependence
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Discover the impact of social media on students' cognitive health and academic performance. Explore the potential dangers of prolonged social network use on junior high and high school students, and learn how educators can promote healthy interaction and critical thinking. Understand the importance of Media and Information Education in fostering a responsible and autonomous use of social media among students.
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[...] Several lines of thought should then be addressed: cybercrimes such as harassment, the volatility of personal data, as well as the risks of addiction and dependence on social networks8. Regarding the theme of addiction, it is still little taken into account in EMI approaches, while young people are particularly vulnerable to becoming dependent on social networks due to the time spent on screens. According to a 2023 Médiamétrie study, young people aged 15 to 24 years old, connect to social networks for 4 hours a day9. [...]
[...] and Delamotte, É. (2009). Towards an education in information culture: milestones and perspectives. Documentaliste-Sciences de l'Information, Vol. 4-11. https://doi.org/10.3917/docsi.461.0004 5. Bergeron, P. (2015). A different pedagogical project for real educational success.The Sciences of Education-For a New Era, 48(1), 47-78. Bibliography Bernard Claverie. "Cognitive Warfare" - An invisible war that attacks our thinking. [...]
[...] The means currently implemented The means currently implemented to inform and raise awareness about the dangers of social networks on student health are mainly found in the EMI subject. It is therefore necessary to be interested in teaching practices in this subject. Since 2009, in the article 'Towards an education to informational culture: milestones and perspectives' written by Françoise Chapron, lecturer in education sciences and Eric Delamotte, Professor of Information Sciences, the two authors questioned the need to train students and students in a reasonable and critical use of information resources. [...]
[...] Flammarion, 2011 The Use of Social Networks in School: Challenges and Risks. (2024, July 24). The Autonomous of Secular Solidarity. https://www.autonome-solidarite.fr/articles/lusage-des-reseaux-sociaux-a-lecole-interets-risques-et-obligations/ Capturing Attention by Digital Platforms CLEMI. (2024). https://www.clemi.fr/ressources/ressources-pedagogiques/la-captation-de-lattention-par-les-plateformes-numeriques Theme: Social Networks. (2023, December 13). Statista. https://fr.statista.com/themes/9141/les-reseaux-sociaux/#topicOverview Woitier, C. (2023, February 16). The 15-24-year-olds, biggest internet consumers in France. [...]
[...] In what ways does the use of social networks influence student attention and impact their active participation in school activities? - Research Project TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction I - Identification of a research theme Description of the research problem B - Questioning the problem C - Literature Review 1 - Current Diagnosis 2 - The teacher's objectives in favor of the student's well-being 3 - Current means implemented II - Exploration of the research question A - Questioning the research question B - Research Hypotheses C - Critique of the hypotheses D - Elaboration of the theoretical framework for validating responses Conclusion Annex: Mind Map Bibliography Introduction Accounting for more than 4.2 billion users worldwide1, Social networks, which can be defined as online platforms that allow users to create and share content, interact with other people and connect to communities around common interests, play a central role in the dissemination of information, communication and entertainment on a global scale. [...]
