Have you seen TikTok’s educational short videos lately? You all should take a glimpse of these clips for an interactive learning experience.
Last May, TikTok, one of the most popular social networking applications today has officially launched its learning-centric campaign to empower users with knowledge through short-form videos.
The #TikTokU campaign aims to bring learning straight to everyone’s smartphones for users to gain access to practical tips and up-to-date knowledge.
The app has invited its widely followed users in the Philippines to join its latest campaign "to add to its roster of teachers and instructors" in a statement by the company.
The first round of the campaign was kicked-off last May focusing on the following topics: Science and Education, DIY and Life Hacks, and Advice and Motivational Content.
The entries were categorized into four tracks based on the user’s number of followers.
Senior Scholarship: Open to those whose followers are 500k and above on TikTok
Junior Scholarship: Open to those with 100k to 500k followers on TikTok
Sophomore Scholarship: Open to those with 10k to 100k followers on TikTok
Freshman Scholarship: Open to those with under 10k followers on TikTok
"These days, education is no longer confined to classrooms, and the ways of learning are changing, too. TikTok is giving alternative and accessible ways for the thirsty creative minds of Filipinos open to discovering new ideas," said TikTok user, community, and operations manager John Castro.
"We believe that everybody deserves access to various forms of education. That is why we launch #TikTokU. We hope users will join us in celebrating knowledge and sharing their creativity for the benefits of the wider community," he added.
With this endeavor, a lot of Pinoy TikTok users have been religiously sharing their education theme short videos to help users learn in the most exciting and interactive way.
Users in a short period of time can now learn a lot of information which is very useful and informative, they will all gradually learn and adapt a new feasible and easiest way in acquiring knowledge
Let’s watch some #TikTokU short videos here:
Oh, so you do care about how long is a light-year and a meter?
How about some Korean language lessons?
I’m fine, I’ll be DIY-ing my life after watching this video
No, we’re okay, we’re good to watch Parenting 101, toothbrush edition
Wanna start vlogging? Yes, you can make your own DIY ring light!
As a leading digital platform today, TikTok believes in taking an active role in supporting the community, and being able to provide another channel for educational content is one vital way of giving back to its users.
In this time of digital age, it is indeed beneficial for many that we utilize all the means we have as we face the biggest nightmare of our lives while continue living life in the most productive way we can.
Way to go TikTok!