University recruitment: one-fifth of students say social media doesn’t work
“We found that although 65% of students use social media channels several times a day, students rated universities’ social media presence as less influential and less trustworthy than more traditional sources such as prospectuses or open days.”
Research: Social media has negative impact on academic performance
” students who spent the most time using social media had ”fewer academic behaviors, such as completing homework and attending class, lower academic confidence and more problems affecting their school work, like lack of sleep and substance use.””
I can’t find the causal link. The headline could also be ‘Students unengaged in learning spend more time doing other things.”
The Many, Sometimes Conflicting, Problems With Facebook Home
If you use this you only have yourself to blame.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/04/facebook-home-problems/
IS ONLINE PRIVACY OVER? FINDINGS FROM THE USC ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE DIGITAL FUTURE SHOW MILLENNIALS EMBRACE A NEW ONLINE REALITY
“The survey found a large percentage of Millennials – and an even larger percentage of users age 35 and older – are uncomfortable with others having access to their personal data online or information about their web behavior. When asked about the statement, “No one should ever be allowed to have access to my personal data or web behavior,” 70 percent of Millennials agreed, compared with 77 percent of users 35 and older.
However, in spite of those views, significant percentages of Millennials compared to those age 35 and older are willing to give up some of that privacy – if they benefit from it.”
http://annenberg.usc.edu/News%20and%20Events/News/130422CDF_Millennials.aspx