ABSTRACT:
In the contemporary digital era, social media has emerged as a powerful tool influencing almost every aspect of human life, including education. In India, especially at the secondary education level, platforms such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and educational forums have significantly transformed teaching practices and learning environments. Social media is no longer just a medium of entertainment but has become an integral part of pedagogy, communication, and knowledge dissemination. Over the past decade, India's use of social media has increased dramatically and is becoming an essential part of everyday life. The introduction of social media has fundamentallychangedhow individuals communicate, share knowledge, and learn. The influence of social media on education in Indian secondary schools has also been the focus of many discussions. On the one hand, social media are seen as a tool for improving students' learning, providing them with online learning resources and places for collaboration with others. On the other hand, as the time is spent on social media, the possibility of cyber bullying and possible distractions from school work, there is concerns about the potential detrimental impact of social media on student learning. This paper attempts to review previous studies on how social media influence the education of secondary school students in India. In recent years, the use of social media in secondary schools in India has increased significantly, as more and more students, educators and school administrators are utilizing various platforms.
Cite this article:
Dinesh Kumar Maurya, Priyanka Gupta. Role of Social Media and its Impact on Teaching Practices: A Socio-Cultural Analysis with Special Reference to Secondary Education Level of Indian Schools. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2026;17(2):122-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2026.00024
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Dinesh Kumar Maurya, Priyanka Gupta. Role of Social Media and its Impact on Teaching Practices: A Socio-Cultural Analysis with Special Reference to Secondary Education Level of Indian Schools. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2026;17(2):122-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2026.00024 Available on: https://rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-17-2-7
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