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article focused on the multiple forms of medias a student uses for media purposes and for their role on their local school's board. The article did two case studies, and their goal was to understand how we use technology

This talks about how social medias such as Facebook, texting, and other social networking technologies are used to bridge the gap between formal and informal learning. Students collaborate or "meet" to discuss issues in the "adult world"

This article is about how students are using digital medias as apart of their learning. The authors also define what they believe to be social and cultural tools of technology and how they are used.

In the book "Digital media, youth, and credibility" by Miriam J. Metzger and Andrew J. Flanagin, they discuss the impact of standardized testing in classrooms. Through their perspective the two main subjects of standardized testing are math and English, leaving other subjects neglected. The passing of "No Child Left Behind" is brought up as the beginning of the standardized testing phenomena.

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The article focuses on the increased popularity in online social networks like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, social media, and user generated content. The author states that these sites have redefined the way the Internet functions because they incorporate the features that allow Internet users to publish opinions, connect, build community, or produce and share content. Video sharing is the fastest-growing platform in history, according to the author. The author also explains how this social revolution is impacting the field of marketing research.

Flash mobs, in which people in public places break into song or dance routines, and disappear suddenly, have become a more regular occurrence in Iowa, often as a form of promotion.

In this video it tells facts about Google , face book and etc. How in a way is taking over the world. They ask in the beginning is social media a fad? Which is a good question will we in the future be over the internet technology?

Most people probably feel that Twitter is nothing but a waste of time, and does nothing positive for the individuals using it. After reading this article, I must say Twitter is darn good invention, that has a postive effect and outcome for the individuals who partake in the action.

I found this article by Mary Chayko to be most interesting in which she discusses how people create social media communities and bonds based on commonly shared pleasures and interests. She focuses on the "sociomental connections" we form with others.

As Americans embrace the extroverted world of Facebook and blogs, churches are trying to keep up. Indeed, holy places are becoming centers for social life, for group therapy, for sharing. But in losing our privacy, are we losing our religion, too?

I thought this article was very interesting. The article really made me think about how social digital media can be affected by the government.

Everyone is joining in with this whole gaming social media..

Dangers of cyber bullying brought with electronic media, and how it can sometimes create psychological trauma for adolescents .

how things have changed with technology in our world we live in..Whats new?

Author: Bernie Hogan The article talks about how one person acts in a different way that he or she normally do. Is it all pretending or just one of many characteristics that a human being have?Fake or are they being themselves in reality!!!!!????

This social media article is about the different ways people portray themselves (pictures, videos..etc..) how we have learned to present ourselves in the face of others.

This article talks about how the TV industry are trying to get involve with Facebook and posting there TV shows online, to see if they get more people to see there TV shows.

This article shares the "right" ways for businesses to engage in the social media/online community for online marketing.

Social media tools are providing interactive environments for online users; these tools are causing social and cultural shifts in how users create content, interact with the content on the Web and collaborate with one another.

This video was made by Dan Brown an internet blogger on youtube. He does this video to express his idea that educators to move along with world in the advancement of digital media, if they don't they will be left behind in the world. He lets educators know that they so far they are not preparing students for the real world.