# Social Studying Networks and apps augment traditional student experience. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Aug 14, 2011, updated Sep 20, 2011 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/social-studying ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.1/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Social Studying trend? **Social Studying:** Students today have much more at their disposal than students of any other time. Along with traditional resources, contemporary learners have at their fingertips the ability to connect to other students via social networks and apps, which may help them in a variety of ways, from crowdsourcing solutions to math problems to getting live tutoring help. As an increasing number of students embrace this form of connected studying, an opportunity arises for more types of social media-based services and tools aimed at the modern learner. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 1, 2010 to Aug 11, 2011 - Published: Aug 14, 2011 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Social Studying trend ### Social Media-based Learning Opportunity to develop more types of social media-based services and tools for modern learners. ### Mobile-based Tutors Opportunity to replace human interaction with virtual mobile homework assistant services. ### Connected Video Networking Opportunity to develop innovative live video social networking websites that allow users to connect with people in new and exciting ways. ## What the Social Studying trend means for industry ### For Education Industry that can benefit from social media-based learning apps and affordable education sites, among others. ### For Technology Industry that can benefit from the development of mobile-based tutors and other tech innovations that revolutionize the way kids learn. ### For Social Media Industry that can benefit from the integration of social media into everyday objects, as well as from connected video networking sites that appeal to consumers and create new business opportunities. ## Trend signals for Social Studying Trend score 2.1 out of 10, from popularity 32%, activity 22%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 32% - Activity: 22% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Social Studying trend 7 featured examples from Sep 1, 2010 to Aug 11, 2011. - [Social Networking Studies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kno-textbooks-facebook-application): The Kno Textbooks Facebook App Does Away with Procrastination (Category: Business) Implication: The integration of the Kno Textbooks Facebook app highlights the potential of the EdTech industry to revolutionize the way educational resources are accessed and consumed, creatin… - [Live Webcam Networking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidobounce-live-video-social-network-chatroulette-skype-college): ViDoBounce Offers Students an Easy Way to Meet People Around the World (Category: Tech) Implication: ViDoBounce is disrupting traditional social networking platforms by offering users live video social networking features. - [Portable Tutor Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motuto): The Motuto App is a Mobile Tutor for All Your School-Related Troubles (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The Motuto app is at the forefront of the education technology industry, providing innovative solutions for virtual tutoring and mobile learning. - [Social Media Test Scores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-study): The Facebook Study Reveals Scores Based on Website Behavior (Category: Social Media) Implication: The correlation found in the Facebook Study between certain Facebook behaviors and test scores presents opportunities for education technology companies to optimize their products… - [Student Loan Micro-Lending](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiva-student-loans): Kiva Student Loans Let You Fund a Student's Education (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply fintech solutions to create efficient and user-friendly platforms for student loan micro-lending. - [Crowdsourced Problem-Solving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cramster): Cramster is a People-Friendly Homework Helper (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Cramster's model has disruptive potential in the education industry, particularly in online tutoring and homework help. - [Affordable Education Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/college-textbooks-used-textbooks-buy-textbooks-sell-textbooks): BookAse Sells Students Textbooks at a Lower Price (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the convenience of online bookstores with BookAse's price comparison tool to create a one-stop-shop for affordable textbook purchasing. ## Recent trend clusters - 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