Social media and its advantage and disadvantage

Social media is an online platform for online social interaction.some social media companies are facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Whatsapp, TikTok etc. Means online interaction and communication between different age groups of people.it maybe in any form like a web application website or smartphone application.                        Uses of social media:                                Some people use it become popular.They create good videos and images to attract users and then people follow them.social networking sites and apps are cheapest communication serrice in this world.just you have an internet serrice plan.you can make video calls, messages and send documents and do more.so, anyone can talk with her or his relatives or family person anywhere in the world.social media has now become the fastest communication medium in the world.its popularity is also increase in people.Nowadays everyone is using social networking website.                          The growth of social media over past few years has changed the ways in which the internet is experienced by people.it gives people the power to share making the world more open and connected with each other.social media has vital influence on the lives of students.just like every coin has two sides, social media have their own advantage and disadvantage.                   Advantages of social media:                     1) Social media is a great tool for e-learning student can connect with their friends and teachers using Whatsapp and zoom video call to clear their doubt about the homework.various social media website like quora.com can help them get their answer fast, further,site like Pinterest and tumblr can inspire them for their school project.                     2) Student are now able to search for better job in any county through various social media sites like LinkedIn.                                                          3) Student can stay update with the latest happenings around the world by using social media applications.          Disadvantage of social media:                   1) The rise of social media has caused a decline in real life communication.student have found comfort in chatting, gaining more likes and followers on social media applications rather then enjoying with their friends and family.                             2) Many student are now addicted to social media and they are continuously distracted by various social media sites notification which have started affecting their academic performance.   3) They wasting their time by playing video games.                                               Social media is blessing if used right.However, it can also lead a student to the path of failure and disappointment if they are addicted to it.Hence, social media applications and websites must be used as a tool to increase your productivity rather than using it only for entertainment.