Open to Debate TikTok in the Classroom: Enhancing or Eroding the Teaching Profession?
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Sep 10, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Phil Cook, a high school chemistry teacher and TikTok influencer, argues for the platform's potential in making learning more accessible. In contrast, Adrian Dingle, an education consultant and chemistry author, raises concerns about distractions and diminishing educational depth. The two explore the balance between utilizing modern technology for engagement and adhering to rigorous teaching standards, revealing a lively debate on TikTok's role in today's classrooms.
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Short Videos Match Student Learning Habits
- Short-form video fits current student consumption and can distill core concepts effectively.
- Phil Cook argues concise multimedia can improve clarity and retention when aligned to course goals.
Align Videos To Clear Learning Objectives
- Use short videos only when they are strategically aligned to a clear learning objective.
- Structure TikTok tasks with explicit goals, storyboards, and assessment to avoid shallow learning.
Record Demonstrations To Improve Safety
- Use recorded demonstrations so students can pause and replay unsafe or fast experiments.
- Show edited lab procedures beforehand to increase safety and efficiency in the physical lab.
