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- Title
Four questions about the educational potential of social media for promoting civic engagement.
- Authors
Davies, Ian; Bennett, Lance; Loader, Brian; Mellor, Suzanne; Vromen, Ariadne; Coleman, Stephen; Xenos, Mike
- Abstract
We explore the educational potential of social networking sites (SNS) for developing civic engagement among young people. Following a consideration of contextual matters we discuss four key issues in the development of civic engagement through social media: the extent of use of social media; civic engagement and possible congruence with SNS; the processes and outcomes that could be experienced by students and teachers for educational purposes when using social media for civic engagement; and, whether or not those processes may lead to improved achievement and attainment. We argue there is a need for research that discovers what motivates young people to use social media for civic engagement, what they do when so engaged and what perceived and actual impact occur as a result of such interactions. That research should lead to clear recommendations to enhance civic engagement for those who are currently involved as well as others.
- Subjects
SERVICE learning; ONLINE social networks; SOCIAL interaction in youth; INTERNET &; youth; COMMUNITY involvement
- Publication
Citizenship Teaching & Learning, 2012, Vol 7, Issue 3, p293
- ISSN
1751-1917
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1386/ctl.7.3.293_1