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Technology Boosts Literacy Skills

Posted December 03, 2009 9:53 AM

From BBC News | Technology | World Edition:

Children who blog, text or use social networking websites have better writing skills than those who do not, according to the National Literacy Trust. A survey of 3,001 children aged nine to 16 found that 24% had their own blog and 82% sent text messages at least once a month.

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fernandotasso
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Re: Technology Boosts Literacy Skills

12/03/2009 12:47 PM

r u 4 sure?
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12/04/2009 9:48 AM

Not only do they have better writing skills, they also have a tendency to expand their vocabulary.

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