Last week, it was bringing e-sports into schools; this week, the Education Ministry is floating the idea of training teachers to produce short educational videos for TikTok.
While the earlier e-sports idea sparked healthy debate, the TikTok campaign invites criticism. Critics say the project runs counter to global efforts to curb social media use. Governments around the world -- including Australia, European countries, and China -- have imposed regulations on mobile phones and other online devices in classrooms to create a safe learning environment free from inappropriate use and distractions, and to encourage greater opportunities for social interaction and physical activity. Having teachers use apps to teach their pupils will make it harder to control the learning process and may further increase students' dependence on mobile devices.
