Some current research into Social Networking from a Twitter Crosspost. Very interesting.<br>
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Results from the most extensive U.S. study on teens and their use of
digital media show that America's youth are developing important social
and technical skills online - often in ways adults do not understand or
value. .. They 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.<br><br>
<a href="http://parentingteens.about.com/b/2009/10/21/new-study-says-teens-hanging-out-online-is-not-a-waste-of-time.htm">http://parentingteens.about.com/b/2009/10/21/new-study-says-teens-hanging-out-online-is-not-a-waste-of-time.htm</a><br clear="all">
<br>-- <br>Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College<br><a href="http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au">http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au</a><br><br>"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead<br>