Social network sites in formal and informal learning: potentials and challenges for participatory culture
Abstract
Abstract
Social network sites are increasingly becoming instruments for expression of personal identity and collective participation, especially for younger generations. Participatory practices of various kinds are frequently leading to contamination between the different spheres of youngsters’ lives, including areas of formal and informal learning contexts. Alongside the benefits, however, there are also potential risks that must be taken into account. The acquisition of specific skills can help reduce these risks so that young people can make the most of the potential of these digital environments.
Riassunto
I social network stanno diventando sempre più strumenti di espressione dell’identità personale e di partecipazione collettiva, soprattutto per le generazioni più giovani. Pratiche partecipative di varia natura stanno evidenziando contaminazioni sempre più frequenti tra gli ambiti dell’apprendimento formale e i contesti informali in cui vivono i ragazzi. Accanto ai benefici occorre, però, tener conto anche dei potenziali rischi a cui si può andare incontro se non si possiedono delle competenze appropriate. L’acquisizione di competenze specifiche può aiutare a ridurre i rischi e a sfruttare al meglio le potenzialità di questi ambienti digitali.
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