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Teen culture and literacy

Posted on 19 Nov 2015 with 0 comments

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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