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Online Communities: Why Do Youth Gravitate To Them?

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Author and Contributors: Lepley, Toby; Halee Shadden, Texas 4-H Technology Team Youth Member; Kevin Wentzel, Hewlett-Packard Company; Dee Lee Smith, Texas Cooperative Extension
Publisher: Texas Cooperative Extension, CYFERnet (2008)
Review Level: Peer review
Primary Content Area: Teens
Content Type: Programming Resource
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: online communities, adolescents, teens
Description: We have all heard of My Space and Facebook and know that youth gravitate to these sites by the millions, but, do we really know why? This workshop is the result of a survey conducted by Texas 4-H Technology Team youth among peers as to why teenagers enjoy on-line communities, youth security concerns of the sites, and how adults can better understand the importance these outlets in the lives of teenagers. (2008 CYFAR Conference Program Showcase)
Media Type: Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
Resource Listed: August 31, 2009
Resource Last Updated: August 7, 2012
Language: EN

Categories:

Teens: Life Skills and Program Topics: Science and Technology

Technology: Safety, Security, Privacy, and Etiquette: Technology in Today's Lifestyle

Technology: Safety, Security, Privacy, and Etiquette: Online Behavior and Netiquette

Technology: Software, Applications, Games, and Gadgets: Collaboration and Communication Tools

Program Support: Other Information: CYFAR Conference Favorites