Click on the following links. Please note these will open in a new window.

• New Media Institute

The New Media Institute does research and hunts down the latest facts about new media in order to improve public understanding of the rapidly changing technologies and forms of communication in our world. They do this by working directly with the news media as well as academics, government institutions and industry professionals to bring the latest information about new technology to the general public. This site offers a library of Internet laws as well as the history of the Internet and webinars about issues surrounding new media.

• Facebook’s Influence

New York Times article by Peggy Orenstein offering a personal insight into Facebook and its influence. Pros and cons of social networking and young people raised on Facebook are discussed.