Abstract
Teaching with TikTok: What is the future of social media in the tertiary language classroom?
Highlights
This is important when it comes to Asian language education and ‘Asialiteracy’
The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has arguably changed education forever, and many of the technologies that tertiary educators integrated into their classrooms during the pandemic are likely to remain a key part of tertiary education for years to come
While the prospect of integrating even more technology, such as social media, into the classroom may appear a daunting prospect after such a transformative period, the pandemic has only further elucidated the fundamental role of technology in foreign language acquisition and teaching
Summary
New technologies and language learning platforms continue to transform the way foreign languages are taught globally. While the prospect of integrating even more technology, such as social media, into the classroom may appear a daunting prospect after such a transformative period, the pandemic has only further elucidated the fundamental role of technology in foreign language acquisition and teaching. The ever-increasing importance of social media in our lives, combined with its accessibility and high functionality, presents a unique opportunity for language teachers and students alike. This is important when it comes to Asian language education and ‘Asialiteracy’. Australia and Asia—motivating students to learn an Asian language, increasing students’ intercultural awareness, and even staving off further funding cuts and reduced protections for national strategic languages
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