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Yu, Angela Yan, et al. "Can Learning be Virtually Boosted? An Investigation of Online Social Networking Impacts." Computers & Education 55.4 (2010): 1494-1503. Electronic Journal Center. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. This article discusses the impact of social networking (mostly Facebook) on students who attend college or universities. It also talks about how university students are using Facebook to get feedback on educational assignments and thus are improving their web-based learning performance. It also explores the concept that social networking sites such as Facebook are helping college students become socially accepted in the university setting.

Maranto, G. and M. Barton. "Paradox and Promise: MySpace, Facebook, and the Sociopolitics of Social Networking in the Writing Classroom." Computers and Composition 27.1 (2010): 36-47. Electronic Journal Center. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. This article gives a different and more negative look on the aspects of social networking. It goes into detail about the risks involved for teachers, as well as students who are currently using MySpace or Facebook. Although it clearly states the dangers of these sites, this articles delves into the positive ways college students and teachers are using them such as organizing charity functions, organizing new clubs, or even forming political protests. This article reflects on both the good and bad sides of social networking and students.

Lester, Jaime and Michael Perini. "Potential of Social Networking Sites for Distance Education Student Engagement." New Directions for Community Colleges 2010.150 (2010): 67 - 77. Electronic Journal Center. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. This article is all about how students who are "distance learners" meaning that they do not participate in a face-to-face classroom setting, are using social networking to help connect in a disconnected world. It talks about how although they are not having peer contact in the traditional classroom, they can still get different opinions and socially apply themselves in an otherwise isolated environment.

Roblyer, M.D., et al. "Findings on Facebook in Higher Education: A Comparison of College Faculty and Student Uses and Perceptions of Social Networking Sites." The Internet and Higher Education 13, no. 3 (2010): 134-140. Electronic Journal Center. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. This article speaks about the reluctance there is to move forward with the times and adopt new technological innovations. This reluctance from teachers may be from the fact that they believe that Facebook is the same as email, just a way to communicate, and see no reason for change. The article also agrees with the counter in that educational institutions see Facebook as a way to communicate with their students, and do just that. They see it as a way to almost relate with their students and to keep them informed. It also talks about how big of an influence social networks and the Internet are in students lives and how beneficial it is to integrate it into learning in the classroom. The article addresses the ways colleges are using Facebook to connect.

"A PIONEER OF SOCIAL NETWORKING." District Administration 45.10/11 (2009): 48. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 3 Nov. 2010. This article discusses the current ways that social networking is being used to a positive advantage in schools. Within this article, it discusses the specific teaching methods that are put to use with current technological trends such as blogs, "status updates", and podcasts. The article goes into detail about real life classes that are using these certain technologies.

Greenblatt, Alan. " Impact of the Internet on Thinking." 2010. CQ Researcher. Vol. 20. pg 773-796. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. This article really explores the background of social media. It gives a more general overview of the development of social networking, social media, and technology that has evolved over the past 10 years. It shows both the positive and negative effects of a very "connected" society. It also discusses the effects of this new technology and social media on the literacy of students.

Delormier, Treena, Katherine L. Frohlich, and Louise Potvin. "Food and eating as social practice - understanding eating patterns as social phenomena and implications for public health." Sociology of Health & Illness 31.2 (2009): 215-228. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. This article talks about how eating habits and your enviornment are directly related. It explains how when you are given nutritional facts and have a support system, you will keep up with your healthy eating; but once your support system subsides you will go back to your normal routine. It also brings up how the way you were brought up to eat and what to eat influence what you eat today. All in all how your social network is related to how you eat.

Discusses a study released by researchers at Case Western Reserve University that found a correlation between amount of time teenagers spent text messaging and social networking and their propensity to participate in risky behaviors such as drinking, smoking, doing drugs, and having sex. If anyone is interested in this, you might try tracking down the original Case Western study.

Hanging out online helps teenagers develop "technological skills and literacy," a researcher on a new study said.

An open debate about whether college freshman have changed and, if so, why.

Mullen, Rebecca, and Linda Wedwick. "Avoiding the Digital Abyss: Getting Started in the Classroom with YouTube, Digital Stories, and Blogs." Clearing House 82.2 (2008): 66-69. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. This article is about a Midwestern middle school teacher who incorporates social networking and newer technological media into her teaching routine. The kids regularly use or view YouTube (short clips relevant to what is being taught each day), digital storytelling (using technology to write and create stories), as well as blogs (they regularly write book reviews, homework, or view podcasts all on a moderated blogging website).