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haynoelle96's review against another edition
4.0
I had to read this for a class for my Master's Degree and I wasn't bored to tears. Yay!!
This is a book explaining how and why teenagers use social media. It's intimately intertwined in their lives and a lot of adults judge them for it when not only is it one of their only ways of communicating with their friends, but they're almost pushed into this corner of social media from the over-protectiveness of their parents.
This book was informative and shed light on how teenagers live. It was only a little over 200 pages, so it wasn't too hard of a read. If you have to read this for a class, don't fret! It's not a total snore, trust me.
This is a book explaining how and why teenagers use social media. It's intimately intertwined in their lives and a lot of adults judge them for it when not only is it one of their only ways of communicating with their friends, but they're almost pushed into this corner of social media from the over-protectiveness of their parents.
This book was informative and shed light on how teenagers live. It was only a little over 200 pages, so it wasn't too hard of a read. If you have to read this for a class, don't fret! It's not a total snore, trust me.
karibaumann's review against another edition
4.0
Part of my job is talking to students about how they use the internet, and this book definitely challenged me to listen and consider student perspectives when we have these discussions. It actually is a complicated topic and I loved how she continually pointed out the ways that teenagers are smart and thoughtful, even when our ideas about social mores are different from theirs. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it for parents, educators, youth workers, people who know teenagers, etc.
kenleyneufeld's review against another edition
4.0
A reasonably quick and interesting read. Good insights into privacy and addiction in particular. A multi year research effort (2006-2013) so some content is dated but it still feels fresh and valuable. For those familiar with her work or who work in this field of study and teens or young adults, the content can easily be skimmed for understanding. Definitely works to give the teen a voice. That's a big plus.
l1brarygirl's review against another edition
3.0
Yet just because people have access to the internet does not mean that they have equal access to information. Information literacy is not simply about the structural means of access but also about the experience to know where to look, the skills to interpret what's available, and the knowledge to put new pieces of information into context. In a world where information is easily available, strong personal networks and access to helpful people often matter more than access to the information itself. pg. 172
Good book for those that work with young adults or parents wanting to learn more. The first half of the book wasn't too exciting but I really liked the second half.
cahlers1's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent discussion of how teens use digital media and of digital media in general in today's age. Addresses many misconceptions.
brandinh's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
Thorough examination of the WHY behind teens’ use of social media. Dispels common myths and introduced me to a whole new way of looking at Wikipedia.
Thorough examination of the WHY behind teens’ use of social media. Dispels common myths and introduced me to a whole new way of looking at Wikipedia.
krismarley's review against another edition
5.0
Make no mistake. This is a scholarly read. Not a fluff piece! Fav quote: Nostalgia gets in the way of understanding the relation between teens and technology. Can't even choose a fav chapter because all outstanding. #bookaday
dareenkwaik's review against another edition
another book for school — no rating but very interesting takes on how social media and technology has affected teens BUT not in a negative way
more of a response to how adults have treated them
more of a response to how adults have treated them
leaton01's review against another edition
5.0
Last month, I talked about iRules as an essential text for any parent or anyone who works with youth and looks to mentor them with social media. Well, Boyd's book is a counterpart iRules. Where iRules provides a first-hand account that explores how a parent can navigate challenging conversations with youth, Boyd's text provides a much wider and research-oriented context from teens' points of view about what they are doing and why. Boyd does well in swimming through the misinformation, the fear-speak, and the generational differences to help understand what is really going on. It's a solid read for anyone who wants to better understand that our youth are not lost and destined fro disaster.
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