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Learning and Communicating in a Digital World

Explore the use of the internet among adults and teenagers, including activities and opportunities for learning and communication. Discuss the potential for education in the Information Age and the role of technology in student empowerment.

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Learning and Communicating in a Digital World

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  1. Learning and communicating in a digital worldLee Rainie – DirectorYouth Panel - Berkeley ConferenceMarch 29, 2003

  2. The big picture • 116 million U.S. adults use the Internet • Stagnant (shrinking?) population • 57%-61% of all those 18+ • 35 million children use the Internet • Growing and enthusiastic population • 78% of teenagers use the Internet • 86% of college students use the Internet

  3. What teenagers do online – 1 Email Surf for fun Play games Instant message Health info Pursue hobbies News Research products Listen to music Chat rooms Download music Sports news My team’s sites Auction/trading Buyproducts My ownsite Sensitive topics

  4. What teenagers do online - 2 Homework Major research projects Access class Web sites Email / IM teachers Download study aids Create class Web page

  5. Students’ Internet metaphors • The Internet as virtual textbook and reference library • The Internet as virtual tutor and study shortcut • The Internet as virtual study group • The Internet as virtual guidance counselor • The Internet as virtual locker, backpack and notebook

  6. Student laments • Assignments don’t take advantage of the Internet • Classroom work hardly ever exploits the Internet

  7. The Industrial Age education model the clueless, teacher-dependent pupil

  8. The Information Age education model the net-savvy, well-connected, teacher-independent end-user

  9. Underlying world view, Information Age education my search engine my favorite research sites my teachers and tutors my classmates NET-SAVVY STUDENT my online study aids my reference materials and texts my online tutors my personal network qualityware & communityware

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