Studies have produced conflicting results about whether digital media (the Internet, texting,
social media, and gaming) displace or complement use of older legacy media (print media …

It is argued that social media has the potential to bridge formal and informal learning through
participatory digital cultures. Exemplars of sophisticated use by young people support this …

Since the turn of the millennium, the digital revolution has opened a new layer of
opportunities for adolescents to participate, create and learn. Simultaneously there has been …

We examine the dimensions of Internet use based on a representative sample of the
population of the UK, making three important contributions. First, we clarify theoretical …

The rise in social media use among emerging adults in the United States has been well-
documented, but researchers are still working on identifying how the type—not just the …

The much-discussed potential of 'technology-enhanced learning'is not always apparent in
the day-to-day use of digital technology throughout higher education. Against this …

This study describes young people's experiences of using smartphones, by exploring what it
means to acquire, possess, and create a purpose for these personal mobile devices within …

Students of today are digital natives. They acquire their digital literacy autonomously and are
adept at using various Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools to enrich their …

Social media hype has created a lot of speculation among educators on how these media
can be used to support learning, but there have been rather few studies so far. Our …

The Internet is an evolving medium that continuously presents new functionalities.
Accordingly, also children's Internet usage changes continuously. This requires being …