The young and the digital : what the migration to social-network sites, games, and anytime, anywhere media means for our future /
Watkins, S. Craig
The young and the digital : what the migration to social-network sites, games, and anytime, anywhere media means for our future / S. Craig Watkins. - xxi, 249 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: The young and the digital -- Digital migration : young people's historic move to the online world -- Social media 101 : what schools are learning about themselves and young technology users -- The very well connected : friending, bonding, and community in the digital age -- Digital gates : how race and class distinctions are shaping the digital world -- We play : the allure of social games, synthetic worlds, and second lives -- Hooked : rethinking the internet addiction debate -- Now! Fast entertainment and multitasking in an always-on world -- "May I have your attention?" : the consequences of anytime, anywhere technology -- Conclusion: A message from Barack : what the young and the digital means for our political future.
080706193X 9780807061930
2009010400
Mass media and youth--United States
Technology and youth--United States
Digital media--Social aspects--United States
Teenagers--Social networks--United States
Internet--Social aspects.
Online social networks--United States
HQ799.2.M352 / W37 2009
303.483308350973
The young and the digital : what the migration to social-network sites, games, and anytime, anywhere media means for our future / S. Craig Watkins. - xxi, 249 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: The young and the digital -- Digital migration : young people's historic move to the online world -- Social media 101 : what schools are learning about themselves and young technology users -- The very well connected : friending, bonding, and community in the digital age -- Digital gates : how race and class distinctions are shaping the digital world -- We play : the allure of social games, synthetic worlds, and second lives -- Hooked : rethinking the internet addiction debate -- Now! Fast entertainment and multitasking in an always-on world -- "May I have your attention?" : the consequences of anytime, anywhere technology -- Conclusion: A message from Barack : what the young and the digital means for our political future.
080706193X 9780807061930
2009010400
Mass media and youth--United States
Technology and youth--United States
Digital media--Social aspects--United States
Teenagers--Social networks--United States
Internet--Social aspects.
Online social networks--United States
HQ799.2.M352 / W37 2009
303.483308350973