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Technology Tip Number 29 Teens, The Internet & Education In 2002 the Pew Research Institute conducted a study of teenagers and how they are using the internet in education. Below are some excerpts from the 37 page report. It’s an interesting read for educators and community members. If you’d like to read the entire thing here is the link: http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Schools_Internet_Report.pdf
THE WIDENING GAP BETWEEN INTERNET SAVVY
Prepared by: Some statistics on teen internet use for school:
Pew Internet & American Life Project
So how do students use the internet in
education? The Internet as virtual textbook and reference library. Much like a school issued textbook or a traditional library, students think of the Internet as the place to find primary and secondary source material for their reports, presentations, and projects. This is perhaps the most commonly employed metaphor of the Internet for school—held by both students and many of their teachers alike. The Internet as virtual tutor and study shortcut. Students think of the Internet as one way to receive instruction about material they are interested in or about which they are confused or unclear. Others view the Internet as a way to complete their schoolwork as quickly and painlessly as possible, with minimal effort and minimal engagement (For some, this includes viewing the Internet as a mechanism to plagiarize material or otherwise cheat). The Internet as virtual study group. Students think of the Internet as an important way to collaborate on project work with classmates, study for tests and quizzes, and trade class notes and observations. The Internet as virtual guidance counselor. Students look to the Internet for guidance about life decisions as they relate to school, careers, and postsecondary education. The Internet as virtual locker, backpack, and notebook. Students think of the Internet as a place to store their important school-related materials and as a way to transport their books and papers from place to place. Online tools allow them to keep track of their class schedule, syllabi, assignments, notes, and papers. Pew Internet & American Life Project Do they feel their schools and teachers are keeping up with them? “These students said over and over that their schools and teachers have not yet recognized—much less responded to—the fundamental shift occurring in the students they serve and in the learning communities they are charged with fostering. And, when teachers and schools do react, often it is in ways that make it more difficult for students who have become accustomed to using the Internet to communicate and access information.” Pew Internet & American Life Project
PRACTICE ACTIVITY: Here are some links specifically cited by teens in the report. If you get a chance check them out. This is by no means a complete list of sites students use nor is it necessarily current as the Pew study is already several years old.. Most Favored Search Engines: http://www.google.com/, http://www.yahoo.com/, http://www.ask.com/ Free Online Math Help: http://www.mathnerds.com/mathnerds/ For "extra help" with school projects: http://www.sparknotes.com/ and http://www.pinkmonkey.com/ To Research Careers: http://www.monster.com/ and http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ Finally, a YouTube video presentation about how computer technology is changing college students:
TO KEEP ON LEARNING: Understanding how students are using technology is becoming more and more important for educators and parents. For more information about this topic try searching the internet for: kids
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