This is our first go at a post on our new blog, Glissues. We want to focus on issues that
Glenbrook students face in todays world. We have discussed many topics this year such as depression, eating disorders, political issues, economic issues, peer pressure, stress, and many more. The list seems endless, so we are trying to focus on what connects us in our community, as well as around the globe. With a focus on the age group 15-20, we have brainstormed some ideas as to what keeps us globally connected.
The idea that music and entertainment is a common piece that bonds most teenagers gave us a place to start. Entertainment covers quite a bit, including movies, TV, video games, and internet communications like email and facebook. We want to get people involved and interested in some social issues we face today through these forms of media.
Great job on the blog Mrs. Polikov! hmmm...what to comment on....
ReplyDeleteI am torn on the idea that music is a common bond with teens. While some of them may talk about music/bands & attend concerts together; many more appear to be isolating themselves from other teens/people by using their ipods. Sometimes the music is so loud, the student can't hear anything that is going on around them.
Okay, that's what I get for my first attempt at a blog...Mrs. is supposed to read Mrs. Foster. Whoops! :-)
ReplyDeletewhile Mrs. Foster has a point on how people have isolated themselves by using IPods, other avenues of entertainment has definitely brought people together. Facebook and on-line gaming are two examples of how we can not only keep in touch with our friends, but also hang out with them even if they are far away. as always, though, with anything new and exciting come new problems and issues that need to be addressed and resolved...
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