Problematising the use of Snapchat in higher education teaching and learning

Fenn, P. and Reilly, P. J. (2020) Problematising the use of Snapchat in higher education teaching and learning. Journal of Social Media for Learning, 1(1), pp. 140-146. (doi: 10.24377/LJMU.jsml.vol1article383)

Abstract

There has been relatively little research exploring how Snapchat can be used within Higher Education teaching to date. In this viewpoint, we draw on extant empirical data to explore the strengths and weaknesses of using the Instant Messaging (IM) app to support student learning and teaching within universities. We conclude by considering whether it is appropriate to fully integrate apps like Snapchat into Higher Education in light of the revelations of data misuse by these platforms. The growth of ‘surveillance realism’, whereby citizens feel increasingly powerless at their personal data being repurposed by these companies for financial gain, arguably supersedes any supposed pedagogical benefits for student learners.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Reilly, Dr Paul
• Authors: Fenn, P., and Reilly, P. J.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics
• Journal Name: Journal of Social Media for Learning
• Publisher: LJMU Library
• ISSN: 2633-7843
• ISSN (Online): 2633-7843
• Published Online: 01 December 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2020 Paul Fenn, Paul J Reilly
• First Published: First published in Journal of Social Media for Learning 1(1): 140-146
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License