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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ991523
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 11
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Exploring Home and School Involvement of Young Children with Web 2.0 and Social Media
Barone, Diane
Research in the Schools, v19 n1 p1-11 Spr 2012
This article focuses on young children's use of Web 2.0 and social media. A background is provided about the use of Web 2.0 and social media among young children. Strengths and concerns are discussed as well as home and school use of Web 2.0 and social media. Exemplary websites are shared. The article concludes with potential changes in the understanding of young children's literacy development. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Web 2.0 Technologies, Young Children, School Involvement, Mass Media Use, Mass Media Effects, Web Sites, Literacy, Media Literacy, Educational Environment, Family Environment, Best Practices, Family Involvement, Computer Use, Use Studies, Performance Factors, Social Networks, Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA). Web site: http://www.msera.org/rits.htm
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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