Daily News Article - February 26, 2009
1. How many types of media do 14-21 year olds use while doing homework, according to author Maggie Jackson?
2. What did a 2007 study conducted by the University of Minnesota reveal about college students?
3. What is college student Will Ross' concern with Facebook?
4. When Will Ross and a few friends decided to conduct a "Facebook fast" for the month of December, leading up to exam week, why did they target freshmen males to join them?
5. a) What is the goal of the Simplicity Initiative being conducted at Houghton College?
b) What are students who take part in the Initiative becoming aware of?
6. What are Will Ross' reasons for choosing to limit or eliminate the use of certain technologies?
7. Do you think that most 14-21 year olds waste too much time on technology? Do you think the overuse of technology affects students' grades or their ability to interact with people? Would improving your grades cause you to change your use of technology? Would improving your relationships with friends/family cause you to change your use of technology? Explain your answers.