TOEFL Daily Academic Discussion Topic- Your professor is teaching a class on social studies.

Brainstorming Ideas

a) Social media has changed the way we communicate with people and allowed interaction from with people living in different countries.

b) It allows global connectivity, helps people express themselves and share knowledge on different subjects.

c) In drawbacks, it is used to spread misinformation and causes panic in people. Cyberbullying and loss of productivity are other side effects of using social media.

d) It is a major cause of time wastage and causes stress in personal relationships. That is why is important to use social media responsibly and be aware of its potential harm.

e) Education is important in resolving these issues plus it is harmful if we are using it without detriming its ill effects.

Q. Your professor is teaching a class on social studies. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.

In your response, you should do the following:

• Express and support your personal opinion
• Contribute to the discussion in your own words

An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

” Today, we’re going to discuss the impact of social media on society. On one hand, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have connected people from all over the world. However, there are concerns about the negative effects of social media, such as the spread of misinformation, the rise of cyberbullying, and addiction to social media use. What do you think? Does social media cause more harm than good?”

Sarah: I think that social media has caused more harm than good. While it’s true that social media platforms have connected people in unprecedented ways, they have also caused real harm to individuals and societies. Additionally, when people spend too much time on social media platforms, they could suffer from mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.  This is probably because they allow people to anonymously bully and harass other users.

Mark: I think that social media has mostly improved society. For instance, it has given a voice to people that previously were ignored. Moreover, it has provided platforms for political activism that led to positive change. And, of course, social media has made it easy for everyone to stay connected to family and friends who are far away.  In the past we had to make expensive phone calls to contact our loved ones, now we can talk to them and send them pictures for free on social networks.

Ans: Social media has a huge impact on today’s society. It has changed the way we communicate today and has allowed interaction all across the world. On the positive side, it helps in global connectivity, enables knowledge sharing and gives people a platform to express themselves. However, social media is not devoid of drawbacks. It is a medium that is used to spread misinformation and can cause confusion and panic among people. Cyberbullying is a serious issue that today’s society is grappling with. Besides, addiction to social media has reduced productivity, causing a waste of time and causing strain in relationships. Therefore, social media does have some benefits but one needs to use it responsibly and be aware of the potential harms that it carries. Education is the key to mitigating these issues. From my perspective, social media is harmful if we use it without determining its detrimental impact. 

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