“...rather than assuming that education is primarily about preparing for jobs and careers, what would it mean to think of education as a process of guiding kids' participation in public life more generally, a public life that includes social, recreational, and civic engagement.” EducationLearningSocial Media Book:Living and Learning with New Media: Summary of Findings from the Digital Youth Project Source: Living and Learning with New Media: Summary of Findings from the Digital Youth Project
“There are myths about kids spending time online - that it is dangerous or making them lazy. But we found that spending time online is essential for young people to pick up the social and technical skills they need to be competent citizens in the digital age.” PeopleNeedsKidsAgeYoungFoundSocialDangerousCitizensSkillsEssentialsPicksSpendingMythLazyDigitalOnlineCompetentSpending TimeDigital AgeTechnical Skills Author:Mizuko Ito
