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Digital Youth Portrait: Olivia

Without the means or easy access to the newest high tech tools, this resourceful and strong-willed young woman considers technology her lifeline. More to this story.

By Amy Erin Borovoy (aka VideoAmy)
5/27/09
Without the means or easy access to the newest high tech tools, this resourceful and strong-willed young woman considers technology her lifeline. More to this story.
Download | Credits | Release Date: 5/27/2009

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Video Credits

Produced and Directed by

  • Carl Bidleman
  • Lauren Rosenfeld

Editor

  • Steve Jensen

Production Support

  • Amy Erin Borovoy

Camera Crew

  • Mike Elwell
  • Hugh Scott
  • Lauren Rosenfeld
  • Carl Bidleman

Production Assistant

  • Doug Keely

Senior Video Editor

  • Karen Sutherland

Additional Footage Courtesy of

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Executive Producer

  • Ken Ellis
  • © 2009
  • The George Lucas Educational Foundation
  • All rights reserved.

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Glossary

Instant messaging (IM): Real-time text-based communication over the Internet.

Social network: An online community of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others.

Sources: Wikipedia.org


Discussion Questions

1. Is Olivia typical of kids in your community? Why, or why not?

2. Olivia doesn't own a computer, yet she says that "technology is my lifeline." Does this comment surprise you?

3. What are the creative ways Olivia gets access to digital tools?

4. Olivia has taught many adults how to use digital media. Are you and the other adults you know open to the idea of kids as teachers?

5. After seeing this video, do you think a socioeconomic digital divide still exists? How can your community make sure all kids have access to digital tools?



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Ronald Fischman
Posted on 6/17/2009 3:33pm

Please check recording volume

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I watched two Edutopia videos todya (thanks) but the volume was so low it barely registered on my equalizer. It's hard to use when it's so soft.

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Josh Berge
Posted on 6/1/2009 3:34pm

Olivia

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It is always refreshing to see how young people are making a positive change for thier future and Olivia is a great example of positivity.