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Adolescents in the Internet Age (Hardcover, New)
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Adolescents in the Internet Age (Hardcover, New)
Series: Lifespan Learning
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A volume in Lifespan LearningSeries Editors Paris S. Strom, Auburn
University and Robert D. Strom, Arizona State UniversityThe tools
of communication technology have transformed socialization and
education ofadolescents. They are the first generation to be
growing up with the Internet, cell phones, iPods, computers,
electronic hand helds and satellite television. Building
friendships and social networksare common experiences online. Most
teenagers prefer the Internet as the main source of
learning.Because students know things that are unknown to teachers,
their traditional relationship can shiftto provide greater benefit
for both parties if they pursue reciprocal learning.This book
introduces a new set of core topics to reflect current conditions
of theadolescent environment instead of life in yesterday's world.
The discussion shows how theInternet can be used to practice skills
needed for learning and working in the future. Visualintelligence
and media literacy are essential for critical thinking. Creative
thinking should beencouraged in classrooms and become a more common
outcome of schooling. Social maturity can improve when networking
includesinteraction with adults as well as peers. Prevention of
cheating and cyber abuse presents unprecedented challenges.
Understandingsexuality, nutrition, exercise, and stress contribute
to a healthy lifestyle.Teamwork skills, peer evaluation, and
exercises for cooperative learning groups are presented. Classroom
applications addressthe practical concerns of teachers. The book is
organized in four domains of identity, cognitive, social, and
health expectations. Eachchapter includes student polls to assess
conditions of learning and websites that augment the book content.
The target audience isprospective teachers, in-service teachers,
and school administrators studying adolescent development on campus
and by distancelearning.
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