Text Generation Gap: U R 2 Old


	Text Generation Gap: U R 2 Old

edtechnnorris

3-15-2008 10:05 PM

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edtechnnorris says:

Interesting article about parents and children using text messaging. In some cases helping communication with parents and their kids. Parents need to learn to text.

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