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This article explains why twitter is increasing in appeal among teens. Quite interesting. I thought I posted this article awhile ago, but just realized I never shared it with this group! Sorry guys

Related to the Pew Foundation Study on Tagging we read earlier in the course... Topic models provide a simple way to analyze large volumes of unlabeled text. A "topic" consists of a cluster of words that frequently occur together. Using contextual clues, topic models can connect words with similar meanings and distinguish between uses of words with multiple meanings. Coupling the use of such tools with blogging allows students (plural) to spot trends in their collective writing. The key is to "share-out" their pieces in weekly class review sessions. This "ups" the level of engagement.

I would be interested to see why teens are looking at news online. My skeptical side wonders if teens are going online for news and political information as a result of assignments and homework and if these stats simply reflect their tendency to turn more and more to digital technologies, neglecting print sources.

Pew Foundation Quiz on whether you are "millennial"

Pew Internet report on teens' usage of cellphones

PEW report regarding Latino/Hispanic use of internet, cell phones and etc.