Glossary
Remixing: The process of taking samples from preexisting materials to combine them into new forms.
Scratch: A programming language that makes it easy to create interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art.
Anime music video (AMV): A music video consisting of clips from one or more anime series or movies set to songs.
Anime: Japanese animation.
Sources: Wikipedia.org, Scratch.MIT.edu, RemixTheory.net
Discussion Questions
1. Is Jalen typical of kids in your community? Why, or why not?
2. How is Remix World facilitating collaboration and reflection? What are some publicly available online tools that could accomplished the same goals?
3. How does digital media complement Jalen's interest in graphic design?
4. How would you describe the attitude of Jalen's parents about their son's passion for digital media?
5. What skills does Jalen practice or learn through his movie and animation projects? How can projects like this impact the lives of kids?
Comments (13)
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He has awesome talent.
He has awesome talent. Although he is gifted child, digital media has potentials which enables children to develop their unique talent. In this sense, using digital media in lower grade level is beneficial for children.
His imagination is awesome. Digital media enables him to create a variety of designs on his shoes, and to create posters.
Although he is not a typical student, digital media enables children to develop their unique talents. In this sense, using digital media in lower grade is beneficial to children.
I was very impressed with the
I was very impressed with the video done on Jalen, a 7th grader. At twelve years old, he is more versed in media design and technology use than I as a Instructional Design & Technology adult learner. Jalen displays a comfort level and interset that has inspired me. I guess he is a perfect example of students of the era of technology and what happens when you engage your child at a young age - he's been using computers since age three. I applaud his parents for giving Jalen the jumping board to excelerate to this level - It is clear that he has desire and drive that can take him further into the world of media creation.
Thank you.
I could not find it anywhere.
I could not find it anywhere. Oh until I went and looked on my other blog!!!! 21st Century Homeschooling! Yup I think I might stick to creating wonderful places of learning for students and parents who find themselves struggling with learning in the home.
Staff Comment: Follow-Up
Dr. Parker,
Thanks for commenting on our video about Jalen. The digital media program you see in the video is called the Digital Youth Network, based in Chicago, and they can be contacted through their Web site, http://iremix.org
For more info about DYN, you can view this video:
http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-youth-network-video
Best of luck to you!
Amy
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Amy Erin Borovoy
Coordinating Video Producer
RE: Inspiration
i get my ideas from watching TV and my friends plus watching videos on you tube gives me insparation and new ideas.
Detroit, Mich, Elementary School interested in your program.Plea
Timbuktu Academy of Science and Technology K-8 grade school in Detroit is interested in partnering to include Digital Media in our Middle School. Please contact us.
928-824-9245 or 310- 720-2393 wsparkerjrinc1@mac.com
Thank you,
Warrington Parker, PhD
The video I chose to watch
The video I chose to watch “Digital Youth Portrait: Jalen”
a.) In this video all of the four perspectives are evident; Motivation, Enhanced instructional methods, increased productivity, and Required information age skills.
b.) Technology is being used in the video because it documents the work of a young digital media artist. The video documents how a twelve year olds passion for art and gaming grew into a learning opportunity. Jalen makes digitally animated films and video games .
Jalen is in seventh grade. In the video Jalen gives his background and talks about his passions for gaming and digital animation. He has clearly been captivated by digital imagery for most of his life and is now creating digital animation and video games with his drawings. Jalen’s teacher is also interviewed in the video as are his parents. His teacher talks about Jalen’s high level of motivation and passion for improving his skills and knowledge. Jalen is highly motivated and very talented. Jalen strive to learn new ways to integrate his art and technology. His parents talk about making sure that Jalen has a balance in his life between his interest in technology and the physical world, they are clearly proud of his accomplishments. As a parent of teens who spend endless hours computing I understand their concerns for Jalen.
The video I chose to watch
The video I chose to watch “Digital Youth Portrait: Jalen”
a.) In this video all of the four perspectives are evident; Motivation, Enhanced instructional methods, increased productivity, and Required information age skills.
b.) Technology is being used in the video because it documents the work of a young digital media artist. The video documents how a twelve year olds passion for art and gaming grew into a learning opportunity. Jalen makes digitally animated films and video games .
Jalen is in seventh grade. In the video Jalen gives his background and talks about his passions for gaming and digital animation. He has clearly been captivated by digital imagery for most of his life and is now creating digital animation and video games with his drawings. Jalen’s teacher is also interviewed in the video as are his parents. His teacher talks about Jalen’s high level of motivation and passion for improving his skills and knowledge. Jalen is highly motivated and very talented. Jalen strive to learn new ways to integrate his art and technology. His parents talk about making sure that Jalen has a balance in his life between his interest in technology and the physical world, they are clearly proud of his accomplishments. As a parent of teens who spend endless hours computing I understand their concerns for Jalen.
Inspiration
Jalen,
I love your work, in all of the media. I like how you see illustration, video, design, art, remixing, music and storytelling as all different parts of the same whole.
Where do you go to get ideas for your work? As a teacher, I'm curious. For example in the anime music videos, do you watch a lot of what other people have made online at YouTube? Do you get ideas from your friends at school or home? Or from your teachers?
Thanks and keep it going.
-Daniel Huecker