Muhsin, Sayyed Mohamed and Mohamed Salleh, Rabiah Tul Adawiyah (2025) Educators must reach students through their screens. The Star. p. 17.
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Social media is rapidly becoming the new “blackboard” for Gen Z. According to our survey involving 345 Gen Z university students (275 female and 70 male students), platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp status updates are emerging as primary sources from which students receive important reminders and educational content in their daily lives. Social media isn’t going away, and that is exactly why it should be embraced as an educational tool. It is a dynamic space filled with experimentation, where celebrities, influencers, and content creators compete for attention. However, many of these voices lack the depth and accuracy needed to educate effectively, which raises concerns about misinformation. This makes it even more important for educators to step into the digital space, not just to be present but to engage meaningfully. The real challenge lies in balancing substance with style. Educational content that lacks creativity will struggle to capture attention. To make an impact, educators must be both proactive and innovative.
| Item Type: | Article (Newspaper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Social Media, education, influencer, students |
| Subjects: | BPL Islamic education > BPL27 Aims and objectives of education. Sustainable education B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology > BV1460 Religious Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1044 Internet in Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC65 Social aspects of education |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Sayyed Mohamed Muhsin |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Jun 2025 11:07 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2025 11:07 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121703 |
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