AdvantagesMany have pointed to the educational benefits of these media (also calledWeb 2.0). And all agree that with the right guidance, the advantagesoutweigh the disadvantages (Connolly, 2011).1. Social media tools and networking sites encourage students to interact with each other, share ideas and to express their creativity.2. Social media helps to establish enduring relationships with real people. A few examples are: • Facebook can help students overcome isolation that otherwise might lead them to leave school. • Twitter can provide shy students with information about events that facilitates face-to-face encounters with other students. Such personal interactions can create and sustain a sense of belonging.