First, a few numbers to consider:
According to an NEA study, between 1997 - 2003 home Internet use soared by 53% among 18- to 24-year-olds. From 1981 to 2003, the leisure reading of 15- to 17-year-olds fell to seven minutes a day from 18. What's more, 58% of middle and high school students use other media while reading. So, apparently, when kids report that they're reading, they're often also watching TV, playing video games, instant messaging, emailing or surfing the Web. Consider that by 2003, children were cramming an average of 8.5 hours of media consumption a day into just 6.5 hours—by multi-tasking.
So what's the big deal? Kids can do more than one thing at once; they can chew gum while texting! Isn't that a good thing in our ever more complex and technologically focused world?
The professor may have a point. Younger Americans do seem to struggle more than ever with writing coherent sentences, and many have difficulty carrying on an intelligent conversation—at least that's my experience.
I found out about this interesting book by reading a review of it in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. You can read it here. I've ordered a copy from the library (ordered it online while listening to music and sending text messages!), so I'll give you the scoop once I get my hands on it.
2 comments:
nike huarache shoes
pandora jewelry
longchamp outlet
abercrombie & fitch
ray ban sunglasses
christian louboutin shoes
adidas trainers
kobe bryant shoes
toms shoes
louis vuitton outlet
pandora jewelry
ralph lauren polo outlet
louis vuitton
celine
cheap jordans
coach outlet
louis vuitton handbags
nike air max
ray ban sunglasses
coach outlet online
burberry outlet
toms outlet
michael kors outlet clearance
marc jacobs
replica watches
coach factory outlet
ralph lauren polo
adidas uk
true religion
adidas shoes
kate spade
insanity workout
designer handbags
ray ban
jordan 4 toro
jordan shoes
coach factory outlet
juicy couture
michael kors outlet
true religion shorts
20167.11wengdongdong
yeezy
supreme
supreme t shirt
steph curry shoes
supreme
jordan 6
jordan shoes
hermes birkin
pg 4
lebron 16
Post a Comment