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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.
Release Date: 5/27/2009
Running Time: 07:26 min
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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Olivia
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.
Please check recording volume
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.
Thanks.