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A SWOC Analysis of use of Social Media in E-learning

Author(s) Mr. Raju, Prof. N.P.S. Chandel
Country India
Abstract The educational landscape has transformed as a result of social media integration with the system. Social media has become an essential part of our lives the way we interact with one other. E-learning is the transmission of knowledge and education using computer networks, particularly the internet. The objective of this research article is to study the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of social media in e-learning. The strengths of social media in e-learning are better interaction, immediate data access, better potential for growth, quick and easy access, increased involvement of students, tools for content creation, free educational opportunities. On the other hands, the weaknesses are distraction issues, privacy issues, authenticity of data, availability of unsuitable content, adverse effect on mental health. Beside this, the opportunities of social media in e-learning are as micro-learning, social and interactive experiences, gamification, Combining Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), content created by users, AI-assisted education. There are various challenges are as data security and privacy issues, sustaining levels of student involvement, managing social and academic links, assessing the appropriateness of content, linking various social media sites, bringing inclusivity and accessibility into consideration, controlling social media time, consistency of content on all platforms, distractions and effectiveness, overcoming technological constraints. So, this paper explores the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of social media in e-learning.
Keywords Social Media, Social Networking, E-leaning, Electronic learning, Digital learning
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-07
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.70523
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