2A. Reflection prompts

Based on their developmental stage, how might a teenager interpret a news article shared with them on a social networking site?

What new “cognitive tools” have emerged for young people in the digital age?

What new microsystems and mesosystems have emerged in the digital age? Are these new systems having a negative or positive affect on families and young people?

How can elements of Papert’s constructionism theory be applied in a library environment?

What role can the library play in helping youth address such issues as an identity crisis?

Which theoretical approaches resonate most with you? Why?