WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a free, multiplatform messaging app that allows you to make video and voice calls, send text and voice messages, documents and upload picture/video to be shared with contacts. It is very popular in every country because of its simplicity, functioning, and straightforward features. It also does not require large storage to be downloaded. WhatsApp support all types of documents such as PDF, GIF and DOC. It has the web and application versions and because of this included with the features, it is really good for educational purpose. The features of WhatsApp are:-

· Texts

· Group Chat

· WhatsApp on web and desktop

· WhatsApp voice and video calls

· Photos and Videos

· Voices Messages

· Documents sharing

WhatsApp has several benefits to teachers, students and parents. One of the benefit is saving cost because WhatsApp is absolutely free of charge. Besides, they can communicate through this platform. Teacher can make groups with their students and parents and communicate with each other in the group. They also have option to communicate in private chat. Next, WhatsApp is easy to use because it can be used by even a casual smartphone user. Teachers, students and parents can upload anything that related to the education depending on the admin’s rule. Admin refers to the person who created a group in WhatsApp and they also can choose other people to be admin too.

Here is the video on how to use WhatsApp.

In conclusion, WhatsApp is very useful and exciting Web 2.0 for everybody, especially for education based on its features and benefits toward teachers, students and parents. This platform can make the learning and teaching process easy and enjoyable.

Reference

WhatsApp. (2020). Features. Retrieved from https://www.whatsapp.com/features/