Look at this infographic (Picture with information). Although the illustration presents conflicting information regarding teens’ feelings about social media usage, explain how social media is positively impacting students now that they are almost exclusively virtually connecting with their peers. Use the RACE-Squared Strategy to respond, and be sure to cite evidence from the graphic; as well as adding your own inference (explanations & reasoning).

How does social media positively impact students now that they are virtual?

the present continuous is a verb tense which is mainly used to indicates that an action is in progress at the moment of speaking.  

it is formed using: person + verb to be (am/is/are) +verb + - ing form  

example: i am studying at this moment .

in addition, the present continuous is also used in order to express things that will or will not happen in the near future.

example: i am having dinner with some friends tonight.

the speaker sometimes   uses it   to express that an action is repeated and it causes irritation on the part of the speaker

example: my sister is constantly complaining about everything.

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