X
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • COVID-19
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping

Chinese teachers now use social media to keep track of students round the clock

31 Mar, 2016
Chinese teachers now use social media to keep track of students round the clockChinese teachers now use social media to keep track of students round the clock

Not only might students receive a math assignment at 7 p.m., but the interconnected nature of the WeChat system means that their parents are notified as well.

Social media apps would be the last thing you’d associate with schools and homework. After all, most people demonize them the very things that hinder students from focusing on school and doing their homework.

But the Chinese and their infinite enterprise has find a way to turn it around: educators in the country have resorted to using social media to monitor their students’ progress.

The MIT Technology Review shed light to this phenomenon in a report, saying the messaging app WeChat is being used by Chinese teachers to send information and updates to students outside of school—even late at night.

READ: Homework Help: Tips for parents and kids!

Seventh grader Zhang Zehao from Tianjin city in north China said that WeChat is used in class as a way for the teacher to connect with both students and parents.

“Not only might he receive a math assignment at 7 p.m., but the interconnected nature of the WeChat system means that his mother is notified as well,” said an Epoch Times report.

Studying for the final exams before the Chinese New Year vacation in January, Zhang Zehao’s math teacher called him at ten in the evening asking him to correct the mistakes in his geometry assignment.

While his mother sees the benefit of having teachers interact more closely with students, she thinks that the app “stresses you out.”

Xiong Bingqi, director of the 21st Century Education Institute, told MIT Technology Review, “It infringes on students’ privacy and affects the development of their character.”

READ: What to do when my kid hates school

Having WeChat accounts hasn’t yet been mandatory in China, but its educational use is starting to gain more traction.

“In Chongqing, a province-level city with 15 million people, schools from kindergarten to grade 12 are required to open official WeChat accounts by June for better contact with parents and students,” the Epoch Times report said.

Not everyone is sold on the idea, however; some schools make it a point to limit the use of the app.

A Chinese language and literature teacher in Tianjin told MIT Technology Review that in her school, the app’s use is limited to showing excellent homework examples and disseminating school events.

Partner Stories
Evelyn Ng, P&G high ranking executive, shares her story as a career woman and a working mom
Evelyn Ng, P&G high ranking executive, shares her story as a career woman and a working mom
Creating an Absolute-ly Merry Christmas
Creating an Absolute-ly Merry Christmas
UV Care Launches the #ZeroWasteProject
UV Care Launches the #ZeroWasteProject
Level up your self-care with a homeland holiday getaway
Level up your self-care with a homeland holiday getaway

“If we praise the good ones,” she said, “other parents will encourage their kids to work hard too.”

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest from theAsianparent.com Philippines!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

James Martinez

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Lifestyle Section
  • /
  • Chinese teachers now use social media to keep track of students round the clock
Share:
  • Man steals thousands of gift money from the wedding of his friend

    Man steals thousands of gift money from the wedding of his friend

  • Newborn Baby Checklist: All the essentials you need for Baby's arrival

    Newborn Baby Checklist: All the essentials you need for Baby's arrival

  • 10 birthday party theme ideas for daughter

    10 birthday party theme ideas for daughter

app info
get app banner
  • Man steals thousands of gift money from the wedding of his friend

    Man steals thousands of gift money from the wedding of his friend

  • Newborn Baby Checklist: All the essentials you need for Baby's arrival

    Newborn Baby Checklist: All the essentials you need for Baby's arrival

  • 10 birthday party theme ideas for daughter

    10 birthday party theme ideas for daughter

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Baby Names
    • Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Advice for Parenting Kids
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Local celebs
    • Celebrities
    • Money
    • News
  • FAMILY & HOME
    • Couples
    • Weekend & Holiday Guide
    • Health
  • Building a BakuNation
    • More
      • TAP Community
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Contributor


    • Singapore flag Singapore
    • Thailand flag Thailand
    • Indonesia flag Indonesia
    • Philippines flag Philippines
    • Malaysia flag Malaysia
    • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
    • India flag India
    • Vietnam flag Vietnam
    • Australia flag Australia
    • Japan flag Japan
    • Nigeria flag Nigeria
    • Kenya flag Kenya
    © Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
    About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
    • Tools
    • Articles
    • Feed
    • Poll

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    theAsianparent heart icon
    Nais naming magpadala ng notification sa'yo tungkol sa latest news at lifestyle update.