Tech Tipping Point
Common Sense Education
is a leading nonprofit organization that focuses on 21st Century education. The organization exhaustively researches and presents best practices and strategies geared toward success for students, parents, and educators.
In 2012, Common Sense Education published a landmark report on teenage social media usage. However, in an effort to reflect the rapid change in this realm, the organization has just released the findings of a new 2018 study of this dynamic, and the results are very interesting!
As educators, we endeavor to be aware of the happenings in our students' lives. However, our perceptions of their social media usage are not always accurate. The following link is to an infographic that summarizes the findings of this brand new research. Whether you teach teenagers or are a parent to one, this information will be valuable to you. It definitely would make a great discussion starter for your middle and high school classes!
