Last week we continued our learning by exploring the concept of teen obsession with social media. This week we will step into the realm of  bullying, or as you soon will discover what teens refer to as drama.  boyd’s work in It’s Complicated pp. 128-152 and The Drama! Teen Conflict, Gossip, and Bullying in Networked Publics (2011) will frame our exploration.  While reading these pieces keep in mind the following question:
Is social media amplifying meanness and cruelty?

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ABOUT the book

dana boyd (yes her name is in all lowercase) is one of the world’s experts on youth and social media.  Her new book, is now out and certainly worth a read.  There are several copies available for check out in hard copy, however the entire PDF of her work is available for free here.