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• 18 Nov 09
  

  Claire Moir

  In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as their counterparts." id="metasummary

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• 06 Nov 09
  

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  • The study found that, of the students observed, 94 percent used the Internet, 82
    percent go online at home and 77 percent had a profile on a social networking
    site.
  • the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity,
    being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.
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  • • What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually
      practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be
      successful today," said Christine Greenhow, a learning technologies researcher
      in the university's College of Education and Human Development and principal
      investigator of the study.
    • "Students are developing a positive attitude towards using technology systems,
      editing and customizing content and thinking about online design and layout.
      They're also sharing creative original work like poetry and film and practicing
      safe and responsible use of information and technology. The Web sites offer
      tremendous educational potential."
    • Greenhow said that the study's results, while proving that social networking
      sites offer more than just social fulfillment or professional networking, also
      have implications for educators,
    • By understanding how students may be positively using these networking
      technologies in their daily lives and where the as yet unrecognized educational
      opportunities are, we can help make schools even more relevant, connected and
      meaningful to kids."
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  • When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.
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  • When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.

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      Linda Wilson on 2009-10-21

      These are valuable skills for teachers as well -all would help to inform, enrich, and expand teaching
  • students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today,
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• 24 Jun 09
  

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  • University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook
  • When asked what they learn from using social networking sites
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  • • "What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today,"
    • The students participating in the U of M study were from families whose incomes were at or below the county median income (at or below $25,000) and were taking part in an after school program, Admission Possible, aimed at improving college access for low-income youth.
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• 27 May 09
  

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  "What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today," said Christine Greenhow, a learning technologies researcher in the university's Colleg

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  • "What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually
    practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be
    successful today," said
  • "Students are developing a positive attitude towards using technology systems,
    editing and customizing content and thinking about online design and layout.
    They're also sharing creative original work like poetry and film and practicing
    safe and responsible use of information and technology. The Web sites offer
    tremendous educational potential."
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• 18 Mar 09
  

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  In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as their counterp

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• 13 Sep 08
  

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• 12 Aug 08
  

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  "What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today," said Christine Greenhow, a learning technologies researcher in the university's College of Education and Human Development and principal investigator of the study. "Students are developing a positive attitude towards using technology systems, editing and customizing content and thinking about online design and layout. They're also sharing creative original work like poetry and film and practicing safe and responsible use of information and technology. The Web sites offer tremendous educational potential."

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• 01 Aug 08
  

  Caroline O'Bannon

  The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as their counterparts, going against what results from previous studies have suggested.

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  • The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as their counterparts, going against what results from previous studies have suggested.
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• 23 Jun 08
  

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  • The study found that, of the students observed, 94 percent used the Internet, 82 percent go online at home and 77 percent had a profile on a social networking site.
  • When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.
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  • • Data were collected over six months this year from students, ages 16 to 18, in thirteen urban high schools in the Midwest.
    • "What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today,"
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  Barbara Lindsey
  • researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as their counterparts, going against what results from previous studies have suggested.
  • of the students observed, 94 percent used the Internet, 82 percent go online at home and 77 percent had a profile on a social networking site
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  • • The study found that, of the students observed, 94 percent used the Internet, 82 percent go online at home and 77 percent had a profile on a social networking site. When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.
    • When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.
    • Data were collected over six months this year from students, ages 16 to 18, in thirteen urban high schools in the Midwest.
    • "What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today," said Christine Greenhow, a learning technologies researcher in the university's College of Education and Human Development and principal investigator of the study.
    • "Students are developing a positive attitude towards using technology systems, editing and customizing content and thinking about online design and layout. They're also sharing creative original work like poetry and film and practicing safe and responsible use of information and technology.
    • study's results
    • have implications for educators, who now have a vast opportunity to support what students are learning on the Web sites.
    • "Now that we know what skills students are learning and what experiences they're being exposed to, we can help foster and extend those skills," said Greenhow. "As educators, we always want to know where our students are coming from and what they're interested in so we can build on that in our teaching. By understanding how students may be positively using these networking technologies in their daily lives and where the as yet unrecognized educational opportunities are, we can help make schools even more relevant, connected and meaningful to kids."
    • esearchers found that very few students in the study were actually aware of the academic and professional networking opportunities that the Web sites provide. Making this opportunity more known to students, Greenhow said, is just one way that educators can work with students and their experiences on social networking sites.

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        Barbara Lindsey on 2008-06-23

        Which indicates that students don't know much about social networking environment outside of a select few they use to communicate with peers.
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        Josh Paluch on 2009-06-24

        I'm not sure if familiarity with many SNSs is more necessary than robust understanding of one? The point is that SN is natural for them.
    • Interestingly, researchers found that very few students in the study were actually aware of the academic and professional networking opportunities that the Web sites provide. Making this opportunity more known to students, Greenhow said, is just one way that educators can work with students and their experiences on social networking sites.
    • The students participating in the U of M study were from families whose incomes were at or below the county median income (at or below $25,000) and were taking part in an after school program, Admission Possible, aimed at improving college access for low-income youth.
    • Greenhow suggests that educators can help students realize even more benefits from their social network site use by working to deepen students' still emerging ideas about what it means to be a good digital citizen and leader online.

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        Barbara Lindsey on 2008-06-23

        John Sealy Brown talks of this as well. Listen to Steve Hargadon's EdTech Live interview with Brown from 1/21/07.
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        Josh Paluch on 2009-06-24

        Agreed. Any chance to encourage meta-cognitiion should be utilized.
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  • The study also goes against previous research from Pew in 2005 that suggests a "digital divide" where low-income students are technologically impoverished. That study found that Internet usage of teenagers from families earning $30,000 or below was limited to 73 percent, which is 21 percentage points below what the U of M research shows.

    
    

    The students participating in the U of M study were from families whose incomes were at or below the county median income (at or below $25,000) and were taking part in an after school program, Admission Possible, aimed at improving college access for low-income youth.

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  • researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook
  • The study found that, of the students observed, 94 percent used the Internet, 82 percent go online at home and 77 percent had a profile on a social networking site. When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.
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  • • ages 16 to 18, in thirteen urban high schools
    • "What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today
    • "Students are developing a positive attitude towards using technology systems, editing and customizing content and thinking about online design and layout. They're also sharing creative original work like poetry and film and practicing safe and responsible use of information and technology. The Web sites offer tremendous educational potential."
    • By understanding how students may be positively using these networking technologies in their daily lives and where the as yet unrecognized educational opportunities are, we can help make schools even more relevant, connected and meaningful to kids."
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  • When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.
  • "What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today,"
  • 4 more annotations...
  • • "Students are developing a positive attitude towards using technology systems, editing and customizing content and thinking about online design and layout. They're also sharing creative original work like poetry and film and practicing safe and responsible use of information and technology. The Web sites offer tremendous educational potential."
    • Interestingly, researchers found that very few students in the study were actually aware of the academic and professional networking opportunities that the Web sites provide.
    • he study also goes against previous research from Pew in 2005 that suggests a "digital divide" where low-income students are technologically impoverished.
    • The students participating in the U of M study were from families whose incomes were at or below the county median income (at or below $25,000) and were taking part in an after school program, Admission Possible, aimed at improving college access for low-income youth.
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Public Stiky Notes

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  Linda Wilson on 2009-10-21
  These are valuable skills for teachers as well -all would help to inform, enrich, and expand teaching
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  Josh Paluch on 2009-06-24
  I'm not sure if familiarity with many SNSs is more necessary than robust understanding of one? The point is that SN is natural for them.
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  Barbara Lindsey on 2008-06-23
  Which indicates that students don't know much about social networking environment outside of a select few they use to communicate with peers.
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  Josh Paluch on 2009-06-24
  Agreed. Any chance to encourage meta-cognitiion should be utilized.
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  Barbara Lindsey on 2008-06-23
  John Sealy Brown talks of this as well. Listen to Steve Hargadon's EdTech Live interview with Brown from 1/21/07.

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  Barbara Lindsey on 2008-06-23
  I'd like to see more about the 'safe and responsible practice' part--did they ask specific questions of these students that would actually get at what these practices are and if they are actually doing them or just asking them this general question?
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  Barbara Lindsey on 2008-06-23
  The fact that these students were taking part in this particular after school enrichment program may reflect a student profile that may not be generalizable.

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