“Young people are no longer just consumers of media; they are producers as well. In Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century, Jenkins et al. (2006) describe this new environment as a participato- ry culture. According to this report, a participatory cul- ture has the following characteristics: low barriers for […]
New Media : Challenging the Establishment
Individual citizens can effect social change through mediated action. There has been a paradigmatic shift in how social networks coalesce online for collective action. The Internet, and especially the creation of open and accessible social media networks, has facilitated and significantly accelerated the generation and mass awareness of social categories, such as people with grievances […]
Developing Media Literacy by Teaching Citizens the Standards of Professional Journalism
The lifeblood of developing democracies is a well-informed and engaged electorate, which requires a free and vibrant press. However, where journalistic standards are lax, and media often face pressure from government and business, a lack of media literacy hampers a citizen’s access to accurate and independent media. Citizens become accustomed to the poor journalistic standards […]
Student Youth Network Media Training
Student Youth Network (SYN) is a community-based radio station in Melbourne, Australia. As part of its licensing agreement, it offers many free training resources for anyone, especially young people.
Global: A Marathon to Translate the Declaration of Internet Freedom
The world may be glued to the TV to watch the start of the Olympic Games in London, but Global Voices Lingua translators are excited about another challenge: the Internet Freedom Translathon, a marathon to get the Declaration of Internet Freedom translated in as many languages and dialects as possible over the course of 24 […]
Promoting Citizenship in the Digital Lives of our Children
This thought provoking video won the What’s Your Story? video competition 2011. Titled ‘Where are you?’ it was created by Mark C Eshleman and features Tyler Joseph. The contribution of young people to the conversation about what it means to be a respectful, responsible and ethical digital citizen is a significant perspective expressed not only […]
Creating The Child Who Can Handle The Internet Without Adult Supervision
In an article published in The Age recently – ‘Creating the child who can handle the internet without adult supervision’, academic and Microsoft researcher, danah boyd argues that “the kids are alright”. boyd believes that our biggest fears may be irrational, and that it is more important to give kids the tools to assess risks […]
Facebook For School Counselors
With the explosion of social media, the line between technology and teenagers’ social and emotional lives is increasingly blurred. School counselors often find themselves called upon to address and resolve the very real consequences of issues that are born in the virtual space. With this in mind, Facebook and iKeepSafe created A School Counselor’s Guide […]
ATOM Awards
Since 1982, the ATOM Awards have been showcasing the best of Australian and New Zealand screen content. Theyare calling upon students, production companies, independent filmmakers, animators and game developers to submit their entries now for the 2012 ATOM Awards. Be part of the story! The ATOM Awards recognise excellence in over thirty categories of film, […]
Handbook For Investigative Reporting in China
This resource provides advice to assist in protecting journalists and media professionals in their daily work. It lists Chinese laws and international instruments journalists can cite when contending with surveillance, detention and/or interrogation, or restrictions on access to public information.
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