Emerging narratives: use of social networks and digital experiences in the educational environment

Abstract

In the educational context, social networks have become
pedagogical, didactic, ethereal, communicative, interactive
and connecting digital tools for people with common interests,
gaining more and more prominence in the classroom as part of
teachers’ pedagogical practices, in a ubiquitous and collaborative
way. This research study aimed to explore the perceptions and
digital experiences that both teachers and students have about
the use of social networks. The contributions of influential
authors such as Lavado, González, Forero, Pérez and Jarque,
who made important contributions to the use of social networks
in education, were reviewed. Likewise, the perspectives of
international entities such as the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD), the World Bank and
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which provide a
global vision of teaching and learning processes, were also
considered. The study began with addressing the central
problem, for this, the instrument of observation carried out in
the classroom during the year 2023 was applied. Subsequently,
a semi-structured interview was conducted.The information
analysis process was carried out through data triangulation.A
phenomenological approach was used, involving teachers and
students of a public institution in Cúcuta.The findings revealed
three emerging narratives that emerged from the interpretation of
the different perspectives of teachers and students, highlighting
that social networks act as a means of communication without
geographic or demographic barriers.Two important aspects of the
academic immersion process were identified: favorable emergent
narratives and challenging emergent narratives.In conclusion,
it was determined that the emerging narratives on the use of
social networks are ephemeral and are constantly evolving in the
teaching work, contributing significantly to the digital training of
children and young people within the educational community.