Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
3-2012
Journal Title or Book Title
Journal of Media Literacy Education (JMLE)
Volume
4
Issue
1
Version
Publisher's PDF
Abstract
Civic engagement is rarely the initial intent of a social media user. According to a 2011 Pew Internet Life study, nearly two-thirds of social media users are online to keep in touch with friends and family while only a very small percentage (near 5%) utilize it for learning.1 The results of these studies have inspired media literacy scholars and educators to empower social media users to approach the online tools with a mind toward information sharing. The potential in social media is limitless, but many users have to be made aware of the possibilities. Educators in particular should informed of the civic functions Google+ offers the user.
Related Pillar(s)
Study
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Cohen, James N. MA, "Review: The Potential of Google+ as a Media Literacy Tool" (2012). Faculty Works: DH & NM (2010-2019). 3.
https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/dhnm_fac/3
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Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Digital Humanities Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Organizational Communication Commons, Social Influence and Political Communication Commons, Social Media Commons
