US 235 - Born Digital:Voice of the Net Generation

Institution:

Arcadia University

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This University Seminar investigates how digital natives - a term used to describe a generation of individuals born after 1982 who have grown up with computers, video games, cell phones and digital music players - process, relate to and create information differently than their predecessors. In addition, students will study the technology tools they use every day: website cell phones, Facebook, Twitter, RSS feeds, etc. and analyze how their use impacts our current culture. Assignments consist of readings, short reaction papers or online postings, individual and/or team-based ethnographic research, creation of online content and field trips in real and virtual space. Students will be expected to contribute to discussions in class and online using such tools as discussion forums, blogs, wikis, YouTube videos and data mashups

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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