The Internet Playground: Children's Access,

The Internet Playground argues that contrary to the promises of technology boosters, teaching with computers is very difficult. Ellen Seiter points out that the Internet today resembles a mall more than it does a library. While children love to play online games, join fan communities, and use online chat and instant messaging, the Internet is also an aggressive marketer to children and, as this book argues, an educational boondoggle.

Ellen Seiter is Professor of Cinema-Television at the University of Southern California where she holds the Stephen K. Nenno Chair in television studies.

Children's use of computers at home and at school	p. 1
Children, politics, and the Internet : stories from the journalism classroom	p. 19
Gender and computer affinity : typing versus gaming	p. 39
Wrestling with the Web : Latino fans and symbolic violence	p. 63
Virtual pets : devouring the children's market	p. 83
Conclusion : "off the treadmill!" : notes on teaching children the Internet	p. 101
Digital media pedagogy	p. 107
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The Internet Playground: Children's Access, Entertainment, And Mis-education

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