DOWN 11 PLACES IN 2022
Not just a a personal messaging app, its broadcasting and group functionalities make it a valuable communication tool
Website: whatsapp.com
Cost: Free
Availability: Download app
Rankings in the previous surveys:
2021: 10 | 2020: 10 | 2019: 14 | 2018: 12 | 2017: 13 | 2016: 13 | 2015: 21 | 2014: 83 |
2013: 86 | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on WhatsApp in 2022
“Rapid contact with several groups”
“Best tool to communicate with people from all around the world free” Event Coordinator, Denmark
“It connects me instantly to my PLN” Sheridan Webb, Learning Community Manager, UK
Previous comments on WhatsApp
“One can never stop using this tool. Anytime, anywhere at your fingertips and very easy to use.” JP, E-Learning Specialist, Suriname, 2021
“An easy way to catch up with close contacts one-on-one without disrupting their days. Has become more essential with family and friends too during the pandemic.” Shai Desai, Australia, 2021
“So my friends still no I’m alive and kicking!” Lili ten Berge, Animation Editor, Netherlands, 2021
“Fast easy way to communicate and collaborate” Roberto Galvez, Corporate Services Director, Indonesia, 2021
“WhatsApp makes it fun to informally keep in touch with my colleagues around the world. It helps keep our relationships strong.” Training Manager, Switzerland, 2020
“A good tool for engaging older students in interactive discussions about class topics.” Sara Carlesimo, web designer/teacher, France, 2020
“Easy tool to keep in contact with the students” Sami S, Principal lecturer in Physics in university of applied sciences, Finland, 2020
“Excellent to exchange references and information with a group of people that share the same interests” Nira, Learning Consultant, Brazil, 2020
“Communications and collaboration. Everyone has it so no learning curve. Good for project teams.” Learning Designer, UK
“I do use a number of communication tools but WhatsApp has become the essential one for me for interacting with individuals – clients, colleagues, friends and family.” Jane Hart, 2020
Quick Guide to WhatsApp
Here you will find some basic guidance and links to resources on how to use WhatsApp for teaching, training, learning and development.
Individuals make good use of WhatsApp as a text messaging and video call tool to keep in touch with other individuals as well as groups of colleagues, students, friends or family
In the workplace and education WhatsApp’s use can be extended to provide a platform to support teaching and learning in a number of ways.
WhatsApp groups support
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- communication with students/trainee and teachers/trainers
- group formation and collaborative work.
- virtual group training meetings
- a text messaging course
WhatsApp broadcast group announcements support notifications to groups of students and trainees.
Here’s a video explaining 6 ways to use WhatsApp in Education
Here’s a video showing how to create a lesson in WhatsApp (or Telegram)
Further resources
- WhatsApp FAQ User Guide
- Learn how to use WhatsApp Messenger, Digital Trends, 21 November 2019
- What Is WhatsApp and How to Use It, Tom’s Guide, 9 October 2019
- How to use WhatsApp, TechRadar, 30 April 2019
Last updated: August 27, 2022 at 16:32 pm