The use of social media is a topic which is greatly debated, with many individuals having conflicting feelings over its use and the effects it has on the world as a whole. Concurrently, the topic of technology is also quite debated, with many questioning the extent to which it should appear in our lives. When it comes to both social media and technology use in schools, the topic becomes even more complex, and many different opinions begin to surge. Personally, after having watched and read through the resources provided in the module this week, my stance on this debate in terms of its relationship to schools is a bit intricate. Since it heavily affects the mental health of students, I definitely think social media should be appropriately restricted and students should be taught media literacy, however, I think the implementation of technology as a whole in classrooms is extremely beneficial and should be promoted. In essence, I hold a positive opinion on technological tools students and educators use, while wanting to restrict social media.  

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