Impact of Social Annotation in Education

Social annotation has transformed the way students engage with reading assignments, allowing them to comment and ask questions collaboratively on digital platforms. This practice enables teachers to monitor student engagement and comprehension in real time, creating a more interactive learning environment. For example, students now prefer shorter, more accessible readings, often replacing traditional texts with news articles or videos to keep their attention. This shift has been essential as many students struggle with reading longer texts, reflecting a broader challenge in higher education to adapt to changing student needs and preferences.