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How Teens Do Research in the Digital World | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

How Teens Do Research in the Digital World | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Pew Research has just published a study that looks at how teens do research in the digital world. They survey was done "in collaboration with the College Board and the National Writing Project." Below are a couple of the key findings (quoted).

* Virtually all (99%) AP and NWP teachers in this study agree with the notion that 'the internet enables students to access a wider range of resources than would otherwise be available,' and 65% agree that 'the internet makse today's students more self-sufficient.'

* Fewer teachers, but still a majority of this sample (60%), agree with the assertion that today's technologies make it harder for students to find credible sources of information.

This links to the overview. If you would like to see the full report (online or download as a pdf) click on this link: 

http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Student-Research/Main-Report/Part-1.aspx.

Patty Ball's curator insight, March 13, 2013 11:08 AM

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AP Classes Are a Scam

AP Classes Are a Scam | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
The College Board earns over half of all its revenues from the courses -- and, in an uncertain environment, students keep being suckered.

There have certainly been articles that discuss the Advanced Placement Program that many high schools offer. This article from the Atlantic provides a variety of reasons why some believe that AP tests are a scam. The discussion that follows has comments from teachers, parents, students (and others interested in the topic) and have a range of opinions.

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