Effect on Social Media: Its Impacts on Thai Education

Abstract

          The study of the impact of social media on Thai education aims to study the impact of using social media on Thai education and study the application of social media in Thai Education. The study found that Social Media (small media) has a huge impact on education while the world is changing. We have to adapt ourselves to get the most out of Social Media (small media) in terms of connection with the world, accessing a vast library of knowledge and inspiring information and good knowledge on the social media. In online social media, the tools that are available on the internet can be utilized to increase knowledge and build skills necessary for the learners, as well as to reduce the limitations of time and place of learning. These tools are based on the Thailand 4.0 era, which learners can quickly access via social media, resulting in effective learning while also creating new knowledge from direct experience. Examples of Social Media (small media) that are used as tools for learning management include Facebook, Twitter, Web Blog, YouTube, Line App and Instagram.

          Anyway, Social Media (small media) will also be an important and very useful tool for managing modern education, it can be dangerous if the learners lack judgment in using the media. Therefore, lecturers should consider the negative effects that will occur if there is insufficient management and control.