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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.

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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.

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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?



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Kim McLaughlin
Posted on 7/12/2009 11:10am

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!!

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Pearla Collier
Posted on 9/21/2009 9:24am

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I think this was a great video. Short but very educational.

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T Johnson
Posted on 9/24/2009 7:43am

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.

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Marie Curie high school
Posted on 10/24/2009 10:24am

Short but very educational

Response to Discussion Questions

I think this was a great video. Short but very educational.
Marie Curie high school

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