Reports

(2008) The Generational Shift in Citizen Identity by Lance Bennett outlines an agenda for developing civic learning standards in schools and online environments that engage the learning and participation styles of digital natives. posted May 17, 2008

(2008) Changing Citizenship in the Digital Age by Lance Bennett. An Introduction to key issues and questions about online civic learning and engagement. This is the introductory chapter to the MacArthur Digital Media and Learning volume Civic Life Online, which is available from M.I.T Press here. posted April 12, 2008

(2006) MacArthur Online Discussions on Civic Engagement Leading experts and practitioners discuss and debate the changing nature of citizenship and civic engagement, and address how various online experiences, from participation in games to joining more formal youth engagement sites can shape the political learning and civic styles of digital natives. posted April 12, 2008

 

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