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Welcome to the Digital Generation

Welcome to the Digital Generation

Sync up with the new generation of connected learners. The Digital Generation Project presents video portraits of the lives of young students from around the country who are using digital media to learn, communicate, and socialize in new and exciting ways.

Tags: 21st-century skills, integrated curriculum, K-12, Project Learning, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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Cameron

Digital Youth Portrait: Cameron

At school, at home, and on the road with his hockey team, Cameron experiments and innovates with his laptop, editing software, and homemade green screen.

Tags: 21st-century skills, digital storytelling, IN, laptops, Middle School, parent involvement, Project Learning, student portfolios, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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Nafiza

Digital Youth Portrait: Nafiza

An active participant in New York City's Global Kids organization, Nafiza explores international issues through gaming and virtual worlds.

Tags: 21st-century skills, digital storytelling, High School, NY, Project Learning, simulations, student portfolios, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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Learning World Affairs Through Digital Media

Learning World Affairs Through Digital Media

Global Kids uses digital media to foster civic participation and global awareness. In its Online Leadership Program, students make games, create animated movies, and produce videos that explore global issues.

Tags: 21st-century skills, after-school programs, alternative programs, cooperative learning, digital storytelling, High School, NY, Project Learning, project-based learning, simulations, social networks, student portfolios, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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Luis

Digital Youth Portrait: Luis

This 18-year-old son of immigrants believes that digital technology is meant to be shared with his family and community. Learn more about Luis's world.

Tags: 21st-century skills, digital storytelling, High School, laptops, OR, Project Learning, social networks, student portfolios, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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4-H Goes Digital

4-H Goes Digital

The Tech Wizards after-school program uses technology to introduce Latino students to careers and educational pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Tags: 21st-century skills, after-school programs, community partnerships, digital divide, digital storytelling, High School, OR, Project Learning, project-based learning, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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Sam

Digital Youth Portrait: Sam

An avid gamer and video maker believes that digital media is her second life.

Tags: 21st-century skills, digital storytelling, IL, laptops, Middle School, parent involvement, Project Learning, simulations, social networks, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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Jalen

Digital Youth Portrait: Jalen

In school, at home, and in the Digital Youth Network, Jalen thrives as an artist, animator, and digital-media creator. More about Jalen's world.

Tags: 21st-century skills, digital storytelling, IL, Middle School, Project Learning, simulations, student portfolios, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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Digital Youth Network

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.

Tags: 21st-century skills, after-school programs, alternative programs, cooperative learning, digital divide, digital storytelling, IL, Middle School, Project Learning, project-based learning, simulations, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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Virginia

Digital Youth Portrait: Virginia

Living in a small town in rural Georgia doesn't keep this 14-year-old from connecting with the global village.

Tags: 21st-century skills, digital storytelling, GA, High School, laptops, Project Learning, social networks, student portfolios, Technology Integration
 5/28/09
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