Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Education
The Importance Of An Appropriate Social Media Policy For K-12 Education, Dawn M. Mawhinney
The Importance Of An Appropriate Social Media Policy For K-12 Education, Dawn M. Mawhinney
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
The purpose of the study is to explore creating appropriate social media policies to ensure these tools are used properly for positive uses and control the negative impacts of social media in the school environment. Although social media can be used as a great tool for modern classrooms, there are a variety of problems. The literature used for the study addresses legal issues and bullying, enhancing 21st century skills and improving communication. Statistics from the Pew Organization and qualitative information from other academic studies were also used. The literature had more concerns about inappropriate behavior than suggestions practicing professionals. The …
Igeneration: The Social Cognitive Effects Of Digital Technology On Teenagers, Eugenia A. Ives
Igeneration: The Social Cognitive Effects Of Digital Technology On Teenagers, Eugenia A. Ives
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
Into today’s world, digital technology changes so rapidly and integrates into our society at such an accelerated rate, it is hard to keep up with it, let alone reflect on the effects it has on our lives. Although Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, did not exist a mere decade ago, they are now ubiquitous forms of media and communication in our culture. Today’s generation of teenagers, born in the 1990s, aptly labeled the “iGeneration”, are the most connected generation ever. These iGen teens are digital natives growing up in an era of a massive influx of technology. They do not know …