
New technologies are redefining teens’ social interactions and leading to changes in teen culture. Today's teenagers are increasingly using technology to stay connected with one another and establish new networks and friendships. Social media and digital devices have become important cultural symbols significantly impacting on the development of their identity – but more importantly, we need to ask, what is the impact on their learning and literacy? A recent US study sought to understand how urban teens perceive their technology use in relation to their group culture and explores its potential for learning and in particular for literacy instruction.
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NMC Horizon Report > 2018 Higher Education Edition
Australian Educational Technologies Trends (AETT) report
Over 100 leading Australian and international educators and experts concerned with Australian education contributed to this report on how Educational Technologies and the computing curriculum is currently being implemented in Australian schools, and the changes that may occur in the near future (5 years).
Students, computers and learning - making the connection
OECD report examines how students access to and use ICT
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