Evaluating Title: Middle School Students’ Social Media Use.

Creator: Florence Martin

sources Type of source: Primary Date of creation: January 2018

WHO Dr. Florence Martin is a Professor in Learning, Design and Technology. She engages in research focusing on the effective
design of instruction and integration of digital technology to improve learning and performance. She has conducted
What do you know about the
person who created this source? several studies focusing on designing and integrating online learning environments to improve learner achievement and
engagement.
Think about:

• age
• gender
• occupation
• position in society
• religious background.

As students are increasingly engaged in technology and cyber learning at very young ages, there is a heightened
WHEN
concern for their safety.
What was life like when this source There is nothing related to political issues.
was created?

Think about:

• significant events
• political environment
• common prejudices
• social norms.

The following questions were answered in this study:

WHY
What is the creator’s purpose? Why
did they create this work?
Was it to:
• influence people?
• sell something?
• tell their version of events?
 Which social media tools do middle school students use?
 Which social media sites do middle school students use most?
 Which social media site is a favorite among middle school students?
 What activities do middle school students do on social media sites?
 What technologies do middle school students use to access social media

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