Facebook et al risk 'infantilising' the human mind | Media | guardian.co.uk - 47 views
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It might be helpful to investigate whether the near total submersion of our culture in screen technologies over the last decade might in some way be linked to the threefold increase over this period in prescriptions for methylphenidate, the drug prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder."
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psychological effect of on-screen friendships via Facebook, Bebo and Twitter.
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Technology advancement has in many ways been merited but Green has put forward his arguements which are worth researching on social networking,human development and its effect on the young persons.
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people relying on a virtual means of contact as aposed face to face,
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books and children for me is an important way of learning, yes technolgy is thethe way forward, but books and children is a must and should be a primary way of learning
Reading.... some tips! - 33 views
Ok- it may seem silly to suggest tips on how to read, but most students use up a lot of precious study time reading EVERY SINGLE WORD of an article ..... most academics don't read like that! They ...
Welcome everyone! - 24 views
Thanks Anthony. And thanks to everyone who signed up today and shared some of their sites with the group.
Social Networking article - 25 views
The Use of Social Networking - 25 views
The case for online social networking in education | José Picardo - 20 views
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he rising importance and availability of online social networks and their popularity among young people are undeniable facts. The use of the internet is becoming an ever more integral part of young people’s lives and, as a result, they are communicating with each other on an unprecedented scale.
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Online social networks provide teachers and students with a platform in which they can interact beyond the constraints of the school walls, and with which the teacher can provide personalised feedback and support.
Times Higher Education - Don't be afraid to share - 18 views
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The experts seem to be divided not only on social media's future, but also on their present in terms of their use by academics, and the research that has been done has reached contradictory conclusions. A survey of UK institutions conducted by online consultants Jadu shows a high level of use among academics, with more than 70 per cent of respondents using social media in some way. However, statistics from the US Faculty Survey of Student Engagement, undertaken by Indiana University Bloomington in spring 2009, suggest that take-up is extremely low.
social networking educause - 17 views
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tter positioned than older campus staff members to enumerate it. Teenagers might blog at the moment, or have either a MySpace or Facebook account, then shift to another platform as it emerges. They might not maintain wikis, but Wikipedia is both useful to them and perhaps slightly exciting as its notoriety grows. To post to a forum, add to a friend’s wall, check out an attractive person’s photos, or follow a sports figu
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Using Social Media in the Higher Education Classroom | Online Universities - 17 views
Social Media in Higher Education | Dr. Rey Junco's Blog - 12 views
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eports the findings of a study I conducted with 1,839 undergraduates. I collected data on Facebook use by surveying students and I had access to student grades through the university registrar. To date, there have been three other published studies of
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Time spent on Facebook was negatively related to overall college GPA. The average time students spent on Facebook was 106 minutes per day. Each increase of 93 minutes beyond the mean decreased GPA by .12 points in the model. Therefore, I conclude that although this was a significant finding, the real-world impact of the relationship between time spent on Facebook and grades is negligible at best. 2. Frequency of engaging in some Facebook activities such as sharing links and checking up on friends was positively related to GPA while posting status updates was negatively related. 3. The number of times students checked Facebook was only weakly related to GPA. 4. There was not a strong link between time spent on Facebook and time spent studying.