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Digital Media Empower Youth
Both in the classroom and in after-school pods, students learn to become critical creators in Chicago's Digital Youth Network. On Remix World, the program's social-networking site, participants share, critique, and discuss their work.
Release Date: 5/27/2009
Running Time: 6 min.
Video Credits
Produced and Directed by
- Maria Finitzo
Written and Edited by
- Karen Sutherland
Coordinating Producer
- Lauren Rosenfeld
Camera Crew
- Jim Morrissette
- Zak Piper
Production Support
- Amy Erin Borovoy
Production Assistant
- Doug Keely
Narrator
- Kris Welch
Executive Producer
- Ken Ellis
- © 2009
- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
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Glossary
Digital storytelling: Using new digital tools to help ordinary people tell their own real-life stories.
Sources: Wikipedia.org
Discussion Questions
1. What do you think of the Digitial Youth Network? What would it take to start a similar program in your community?
2. How is DYN redefining literacy?
3. What do you think of the DYN's special program for girls only? Is this a good idea? Why, or why not?
4. The DYN uses a social network for kids to provide each other with meaningful feedback. What are the benefits of doing this online versus in person?
5. Do you agree that the way people learn is different today than it was in previous generations? Why, or why not?
I loved this video on the Digital Youth Network in Chicago. I teach 5th grade and it gave me so many ideas but also questions. I wonder about funding and teacher training. I was so impressed with the kids in the video and how they are using the technology creating their own movies and stories. The girls club is outstanding!!! Girls need empowerment in the classroom and in the outside world!!! Great job!!
Response to Discussion Questions
I think this was a great video. Short but very educational.
Technology Integration
This Digital Storytelling class is really awesome. I gives encouragement as it builds educational technology confidence in the classroom by allowing the students to express themselves as they use the media technology materials. They also use this material to critic themselves which allows them to have a fascinating vision of their great work along with their errors. It is an excellent tool for empowering youth, both male and female.
The videos gave me a more "out of the box" outlook on technology in the classroom.
Short but very educational
Response to Discussion Questions
I think this was a great video. Short but very educational.
Marie Curie high school