Social media is often perceived to be an unwelcome distraction in the classoom, but in recent years it has increasingly served as an educational tool, used by teachers to keep students engaged and to increase their understanding of the topic.
Hashtags on Twitter or groups on Facebook allow students to work socially, discussing upcoming assignments or helping each other to understand difficult concepts. Many teachers also ask students to use these facilities for peer assessments.
The rise of online classes has also seen Google Hangouts become a useful tool for teachers wishing to check in with their students remotely, or