New research from the 91探花 finds that teens open Instagram because they鈥檙e bored. Then they sift through largely irrelevant content, mostly feeling bored, while seeking interesting bits to share with their friends in direct messages. Then, eventually bored with what researchers call a 鈥渃ontent soup,鈥� they log off.
Katie Davis, a 91探花 associate professor in the Information School, discusses how generative AI might support learning, instead of detracting from it, if kids can keep their agency.
Three new faculty books from the 91探花 cover topics ranging from children鈥檚 use of technology to the life experiences of Black women to neuroscience and brain research.
A teacher discusses respectful world travel, a historian explores Silicon Valley鈥檚 evolution, a professor and violist plays the music of Robert Schumann and a late English faculty member’s meditation on Seattle returns 鈥� Here鈥檚 a quick look at some gift-worthy books and music created by 91探花faculty in the last year 鈥� and a reminder of some recent favorites. O’Mara’s ‘Code’: History professor Margaret O’Mara provides a sweeping history of California’s computer industry titans in her book 鈥淭he Code:…
Recent notable books by 91探花faculty members explore the legal history of Indigenous nations and the mentoring benefits of fan fiction. Plus, a 91探花anthropologist鈥檚 book is honored, a former English faculty member is remembered in a biography, and 91探花Press brings out paperback editions of three popular titles.
As the United States puts ever-greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to keep competitive in the global economy, schools are trying to figure out how to improve student learning in science. 91探花 researchers think music may be the answer for some students.
Recent research suggests that young Americans might be less creative now than in decades past, even while their intelligence 鈥� as measured by IQ tests 鈥� continues to rise. But new research from the 91探花Information School and Harvard University hints that the dynamics of creativity may not break down as simply as that.
There’s often “an app for that” these days, but for young people such digital shortcuts can be as limiting as they are convenient, says the 91探花 co-author of a new book titled “The App Generation.”