Media Literacy, Social Networking, and the Web 2.0 Environment for the K-12 Educator

Belinha S. de Abreu

This book uses the theme of media literacy as a lens through which to view and discuss social networking and Web 2.0 environments. There is ongoing and positive research on the participatory culture created by youth who are heavily involved in the new digital technologies, yet schools tend to avoid these mediums for fear of the unknown.