In an article on Edsurge.com, studies find that a higher percentage of kids are starting prefer to use Social Media App Tik Tok instead of google. Tik Tok has recently become the most visited site on the internet, and as according to the article 40% of people age 18-24 are using Tik Tok. A sentiment discussed by Emily Wilt, a high school librarian from Indiana talks about how the trend of Tik Tok is creating a society that is more keen to Visual Based Learning. Wilt “So I’ve been trying to work with some of my colleagues to remind them that research sources don’t have to just be text-based. There might be some audio-based resources or some videos that are still legitimate information that students can cite.” (Edsurge.com).

With the prevalence of Social Media like Tik Tok, can this lead to an increase in the desire/use of visual aids in the classroom like Tik Tok? The answer is most likely a resounding no. As mentioned in the article, Social Media platforms such as Tik Tok may be entertaining and appeal to Visual Based Learners, however there is so much risk involved with relying on a platform like this. Easy access to misinformation, lack of credibility, and the difficulties that come with citing information from the app can create major problems if trying to use the app in an educational manner. Only time will tell what the future has for apps like Tik Tok in the classroom.