welcome to the wonderful world of
youth media!
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welcome to the wonderful world ofyouth media!
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| Media Toolkit: Install software from this CD! (For mac, please follow links to websites in toolkit) Image Manipulation Picasa (PC Only) The GIMP ( PC) Inkscape (PC) Audio Audacity ( PC) Web Nvu (PC) Install the NVU tutorial Install from the Internet Video (PC only) Movie Maker Service Pack 2 (Please note that for Movie Maker to work properly, you need this!) Microsoft PhotoStory3 Movie Maker Creativity Pack |
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| What is youth media? youth n., pl youths 1. the condition of being young. 2. the vitality characteristic of the young media n. 1. a pl. of medium. 2. the media. Also called mass media. The means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, magazines etc., that reach very large numbers of people. youth media n. young people producing the means of communication that reach very large numbers of people! Why this toolkit? "It's important to introduce people to the process of making digital media, not just how to use the tools and applications. Digital art and media making addresses both visual and media literacies, as well as using software, computer technology, and digital equipment. " -Nettrice Gaskins' digital media youth portal *personal fave!* |
getting started Youth media has become a powerful movement over the past ten years, growing from community-based programs into a national and even international public presence. With goals from developing technical media skills to civic and community engagement and leadership, youth media programs challenge young people both as learners and as producers of knowledge. Young people are able to develop a deeper understanding of the word around them, provide new perspective on issues, and learn to be active, concious consumers of commercial media. The result is that not only do young people learn and teach, but they become creators of dialogue and change in their communities. This is a brief summary of Meghan McDermott's article Critical Literacy: Using Media to Engage Youth in Inquiry, Production, Reflection and Change. It is a great introduction to the field of youth media, so check it out! When starting your very own youth media project, here are some things to think about: 1. What kind of media project do you want to
do?
Think
about what young people at your site would want to do, what they are
interested in, and what stories they have to tell. Also, think
about what will be done with whatever you make: Who will see it?
Where can you send it? Why are you making it?
A couple great introduction activities are media literacy or cyber safety workshops. 2. Is your project idea
feasible?
Think about what technology skills you have, what
hardware and software you have access to, how much staff time you have,
etc. Can your organization support a youth media activity?
Also think about the age group you are working with, and consider
their abilities, attention span, etc.
3. Check out some resources
to get an idea of what the possibilities are, and also find some
resources to make your project a success. Remember, you can adapt
anything you find to fit your specific needs!
If you are wishing that you had a panel of experienced youth media practitioners to answer your questions, check out the youth media panel notes from one of the CTEP trainings. Maybe someone asked your question! |
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| Why do youth media? -It's fun! -Young voices are heard and stories are told from a different perspective -Young people are empowered to make social change through media -By producing media, young people become more media literate and learn to actively consume media -Young people gain technical and personal knowledge and skills for their future -Young people develop a better understanding of the world and their place in it To learn about specific competencies and skills that can be developed in youth media programs, visit the youth development portion of the digital media youth portal. |
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| What is digital storytelling?
"Digital Storytelling is the combination of voice, music and images compiled in electronic format to help in the telling of a story. Throughout history, story has been used as a medium to teach, to entertain, to heal, to express, to advocate and to organize. It is through the sharing of stories that communities build their identities, pass on traditions, and construct meaning. Community building efforts use story to remember the past, understand the present and imagine the future." Some examples of digital stories: -The Center for Digital Storytelling -Center for Reflective Community Practice -Bridges to Understanding -The Elements of Digital Storytelling -Storylink Digital Storytelling Curricula -Spreading the Stories -Storytelling with Movie Maker *personal fave!* -Storytelling Prep materials -Organizational Workplan -Exporting stories |
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What is media literacy? "Media literacy - the ability to critically consume and create media - is an essential skill in today's world. Media literacy education seeks to give kids and adults greater freedom by empowering them to access, analyze, evaluate and produce media. " -from the New Mexico Media Literacy Project *personal fave!* Also see the Project Based Learning Guide for more media literacy activities. In one media literacy workshop, we deconstructed magazine ads to talk about methods of persuasion- how advertisers get us to buy their product. Then we created counter ads! (idea from NMMLP) |
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What is copyright? When someone creates something (such as artwork), only they have the right to use, distribute and copy it. If you want to use another person's creation, you have to get their permission. More and more people are deciding to share their work, so for more information about various levels of protections and freedoms for your own work, please visit Creative Commons. |
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| What is Internet or cyber safety?
More than 30 million youngsters use the Internet in the US. It is important to note the types of dangers that children may be susceptible to on the Internet. In addition to the useful and educational information available on the Internet, a great deal of content exists that is not appropriate for children. Unfortunately, child pornography is frequently exchanged via the Internet, and sexual predators can use the Internet to try to reach out to children for sexual purposes. Children could be targets of cyberstalking or harassment that includes repeated and unwanted contact through the Internet that is rude or threatening. Other Internet dangers to children include sexual exploitation or enticement. Sexual predators may target children online while maintaining relative anonymity. Millions of children online form a large pool from which predators can select victims. Thus parents and educators need to carefully supervise children's activities while they are on the Internet. For some great activities, videos and information, check out the Internet Safety for Young People in the table to the right! All information taken directly from NetSmartz: Online Risks |
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