This study examined the Use of Social Media among the Students in Tanzania. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used to analyze data. As regard factors triggering use of social media, the findings showed social media is significantly influenced by online learning. It provides an exciting learning platform where students can access academic content such as easy to access audio-visual materials and enhance learning though only a few students have a good balance between social media time and doing other school work. As regard the challenges of using social media, cyber-bullying, exposure to unsuitable digital contents, sleep deprivation, devoting lesser time in studies and online dating due to chatting with unknown adult strangers that lead to sexual solicitation from them were prevalent. Based on the findings it can be concluded that there is increased use of social media among secondary school students. Both negative and positive effects of social media use among students were revealed. The common perception on social media use among students has been negative. This study revealed some positive ways of using social media to enhance learning including accessing educational content. Social media use cannot be fully accepted without critique. This makes it necessary for students to be guided on how to use it appropriately. On the basis of the findings and conclusions of the study, the following recommendations can be made: Teachers, parents and police should teach young Internet users Internet safety advice on how to perceive and avoid potentially predatory communications and relationships with adults. They should also teach them how to use the internet safely and not chatting to strangers online.
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