Adapting experiential learning while using social media in class / Mazliyana Zainal Arifin ... [et al.]

As educators teaching young adults, at times it is worrying to see students unable to use the English language proficiently. Even though there are tonnes of materials online written in English that are easily and freely accessible, they are not aware of the current issues happening in and out of the country and lack general knowledge. This has hindered them from being able to express themselves well and present ideas in class as well as in their tests. From personal observations, this could be due to the kind of news they read and the people they follow online. Since they spend so much time on social media and asking them to put their mobile phones down is a frustrating process, encouraging them to use social media to its fullest could be a solution to this concerning issue. As educators teaching young adults, at times it is worrying to see students unable to use the English language proficiently. Even though there are tonnes of materials online written in English that are easily and freely accessible, they are not aware of the current issues happening in and out of the country and lack general knowledge. This has hindered them from being able to express themselves well and present ideas in class as well as in their tests. From personal observations, this could be due to the kind of news they read and the people they follow online. Since they spend so much time on social media and asking them to put their mobile phones down is a frustrating process, encouraging them to use social media to its fullest could be a solution to this concerning issue.