Social media research

Just stumbled across an interesting lady, danah boyd (spelling is correct, you'll have to see her blog to understand). As we wrestle with kids and social media/web 2.0 it's nice to see some real research going into it's effects. Assignment books being so 20th century, if we put assignments on Google Calendar will kids check their text messages from us? Looking at her research and career also reminds me of why I had no desire to spend my life in academia (at least at that level). Hands on applications are better for many adults as well as adolescents (or perhaps adults who are still a bit adolescent?)!