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Mencap Training
[SUMMARY—More youth professionals training.]
(UK) The MediaSnackers team are off to Hertfordshire this week to deliver our youth professionals training to the officers of UK-leading learning disability charity, Mencap.
Tagging along will be our newest recruit (formal introducations will follow) and we're looking forward to the experience of empowering and inspiring these professionals to embrace new media and technology.
Due to this, the monthly digest will be late, sorry.
Filed by DK on April 30 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Conference
[SUMMARY—A teaser.]
(UK/WORLD) The MediaSnackers conference is coming…
Like us, there are a lot of people out there exploring the impact of young people on shaping the media: programme/film makers, youth workers, online-platform creators, teachers, charities, voluntary sector organisations—to name but a few.
And like us, there are also a lot of people exploring the impact of media on shaping young people: academics, politicians, psychologists, marketers, brand planners—to name a few more.
What we're going to do is bring those (all too often) separate discussions under one roof. In one place. To connect. Promote learning. Enable understanding. Offer experiences. Inspiring sessions. Over two days with a focus on fun and enrichment.
The MediaSnackers conference is coming… (October 2007—site launch very soon)
Related post: Introductions: MediaSnackers Newbie
Filed by DK on April 28 2007 | READ IT »
Make A Difference: Voting Opens
[SUMMARY—Media Magic needs your votes.]
(WORLD) From our friends at UNICEF is the request to take part and vote in the Media Magic Make a Difference Contest. Here's the blurb:
Over 100 young people responded to UNICEF's call to create a one-minute video telling the world what young people think about the world they live in and how they're making a difference.
We have our favourites but here's your chance to highlight yours.
MediaSnackers has been asked to be a external judge on this project—totally honoured.
Media Magic Make a Difference Contest
Filed by DK on April 28 2007 | READ IT »
Think Before You Post
[SUMMARY—Another illustration of what the education curriculum needs to be adopting.]
(USA/WORLD) Check out these two PSA's from the Ad Council, the U.S. Department of Justice and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as part of their campaign designed to educate teenage girls about the potential dangers of posting and sharing personal information online.
Filed by DK on April 26 2007 | READ IT »
Kidnectivity
[SUMMARY—It's a long one but oh so worth it.]
(WORLD) A phenomena to some, a 'so what' to others. Im writing this now whilst sat in a starbucks, on a wireless connection, using a laptop. I'm mid thirties and across from me is a young guy (18) with his laptop too. We acknowledged each other on arrival, but that's it. He's playing games and chatting to 'friends', and I'm tucking in to a muffin whilst I qwert.
My head has been spinning for some time now about the younger generation and their adoption of being connected 24/7, with people all over the world. I also have been thinking a fair bit about our social interaction and whether high speed public net access is going to increase the number of people we speak to or lessen it over all.
Filed by DK on April 26 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers/DesignShare Podcast#81
[SUMMARY—The 81st MediaSnackers podcast is presented with DesignShare and features Christopher Sessums.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Our second DesignShare and MediaSnackers podcast sees us (Christian Long and DK) talking to Director of Distance Education at University of Florida, Christopher Sessum.
0.00—0.27 intros
0.28—1.43 exploring the essence of Christopher's blog
1.44—4.34 who/what is on Christopher radar
4.35—8.25 early adopters and learning outside of school
8.26—10.54 who is doing it right
10.55—15.28 hi-touch and are young teachers doing something different
15.29—16.41 one piece of advice
16.42—17.03 outro
Additional links referenced:
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking on the icon opposite (download iTunes for free here).
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Check out our other podcasts here.
Related posts: DesignShare/MediaSnackers Mash-up.
Filed by DK on April 25 2007 | READ IT »
YouTube Emotion
[SUMMARY—A way of communicating grief.]
(WORLD) YouTube obsess-ers have now become a way of life for the youth of 2007. Just the other week my cousin had told me her mum had banned her from using the website because she spent more time watching anime programmes on it, than doing her homework. Is it getting to a point where we've unglued our eyes from our TV's and permanently fixed them back onto the computer screen? When I was first starting out at MediaSnackers, I wrote a piece about the end of television and this actually sounds like it could be becoming a tangible reality.
Filed by DK on April 25 2007 | READ IT »
Audience Yorkshire Training
[SUMMARY—Short film review of a corporate training day for Audience Yorkshire.]
MediaSnackers provided training for a group of arts marketing professionals. Within that group, people had different levels of knowledge of new technologies, but MediaSnackers tailored his training accordingly so that everyone in the group got the maximum benefit from the session. We received great feedback from the participants who all really benefited from MediaSnackers's relaxed but very informed approach.
Melanie Daykin, Projects Manager, Audiences Yorkshire
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Related post: Audiences Yorkshire Corporate Training
Filed by DK on April 24 2007 | READ IT »
The YoungTubers Earthday 2007
[SUMMARY—The YoungTubers' 4th collaboration-happy earthday!]
Filed by DK on April 23 2007 | READ IT »
Vodcast Confusion
[SUMMARY—Strange things have been happening.]
As you know, here at MediaSnackers we produce our own monthly vodcasts to give you a glimpse into our world, projects and to also feature other young peoples media creations.
For some reason, there has been a few problems with the video hosting site we've been using and for those of you subscribing through RSS (thanks to many of you who contacted us about this issue).
Hopefully the gremlins have been chased out of the system and you can watch the two-part special of our adventures in Africa by clicking opposite.
You can also subscribe directly to these vodcasts FREE through our one-click subscription iTunes icon here (current subscribers please double-check you have the right feed).
Not using iTunes, download it for free here—just click it to sign-up, simply as that. Not using iTunes? Then just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your vodcast aggregating software.
If you have any short video content (under two-mins) relating to youth media projects, are involved in any aspects of youth media or are a young person producing digital content (audio/visual) and want to discuss submitting pieces for consideration, please get in touch.
Filed by DK on April 23 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#80
[SUMMARY—The 80th MediaSnackers podcast delves into the world of theoneminutesjr.org project.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Raya Ribbius is the project officer for the theoneminutesjr.org project (those 60sec youth-created films we feature at the beginning of each MediaSnackers vodcasts), and works out of the European Cultural Foundation.
0.00—0.51 intros
0.52—3.08 theoneminutesjr.org project, its aims and history
3.09—4.21 the numbers and scale
4.22—6.51 the issue of media and digital literacy/infrastructure
6.52—9.39 the bigger strategic aims
9.40—10.59 the future of the project
11.00—11.12 outro
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking on the icon opposite (download iTunes for free here).
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Check out our other podcasts here.
Filed by DK on April 21 2007 | READ IT »
Even dead people…
[SUMMARY—…should do our courses.]
(GBR) Written in a blog post by a couple of our participants at the last MediaSnackers training on Thursday—hehehe!
Filed by DK on April 21 2007 | READ IT »
Teens Dig Digi-Tunes
[SUMMARY—Young people can't get enough of iTunes.]
(USA/CAN) Released by Piper Jaffrey the 'Taking Stock with Teens' report (focussed on the American and Canadian market) throws out some eyebrow-raising stats:
• over 80% who own an MP3 player own an iPod;
• 90% who use online music services use iTunes (how happy does that make Steve Jobs); and
• 44% of the total teen budget was spent on fashion.
There's also a short video about the report you can watch—a guy in a suit looking like he's giving evidence in a court case, but he know his stuff.
Filed by DK on April 20 2007 | READ IT »
Middle East Youth
[SUMMARY—Exploring the rise of terrorism in Morrocco.]
(MOR) As the world reels from the Virginia Tech shootings this week (as it unfolds on the net as well as in the mainstream media), we've also been given a new insight into the often under-reported events out in the Middle East.
MediaSnackers came across this podcast from the guys at mefaith.com, which asks a few Moroccon university students how they feel regarding the recent wave of suicide attacks in Casablanca.
It's honest, direct, and leaves you with a sense of hope for those dealing with unimaginable conditions as part of their day-to-day lives.
Filed by DK on April 20 2007 | READ IT »
Children Online Event
[SUMMARY—Speaking at a half day seminar.]
(GBR) Coordinated by the NMK, the Children Online event was an intimate afternoon seminar focussed on exploring how young people and children are populating online platforms, plus how organisations and brands can utilise this migration into new media.
MediaSnackers was up first, giving a contextualising talk about the change in the youth media landscape and young people themselves. We thought it went well :-)
Filed by DK on April 17 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers/DesignShare Podcast#79
[SUMMARY—The 79th MediaSnackers podcast is presented with DesignShare and features Chris Lehmann.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Our first DesignShare and MediaSnackers podcast sees us (Christian Long and DK) talking to Chris Lehmann, Principal of the Science Leadership Academy in Philedelphia, exploring the new pedagogy of this technology-rich high school.
0.00—0.22 intros
0.23—3.54 the formation of the Science Leadership Academy
3.55—6.53 exploring the impact of new technology on pedagogy
6.54—7.35 what is school 2.0
7.36—10.54 planning vs reality (areas of development)
10.55—14.38 how the physical space design influences the culture
14.39—18.22 rhetoric used
18.23—19.34 outro
Additional links referenced:
• Chris's Practical Theory weblog
• Edutopia article on the SLA
• DesignShare article
• Alan November conference
• NECC conference
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking on the icon opposite (download iTunes for free here).
Not using iTunes? Then just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your podcast aggregating software.
Check out our other podcasts here.
Related posts: DesignShare/MediaSnackers Mash-up.
Filed by DK on April 16 2007 | READ IT »
Channel 4 Training—Part 3
[SUMMARY—Short film review of a corporate training day for Channel 4.]
DK and MediaSnackers do a fantastic job de-mystifying new media and inspiring interest in it. They are able to connect with all kinds of audiences and levels of expertise, and they make training sessions feel fun and collaborative.
Definitely highly recommended and good value…
Janey Walker, Head of Channel 4 Education
Related posts: Part 1 and Part 2
Filed by DK on April 15 2007 | READ IT »
Safeguarding Children Online
[SUMMARY—Nice e-safety guide for newbies.]
(GBR/WORLD) An 'e-saftey' checklist has been produced by Becta for local authorities and children boards (although it can be used by any organisation working with young people and children).
The free downloadable pdf (available here) is invaluable for those departments taking their first tentative steps towards integrating their online services with children and young people. Although, maybe another publication on what pro-social roles tachnology and online activities can play could be the next title released?
Something to highlight at the Children Online conference MediaSnackers will be speaking at next week.
Filed by DK on April 15 2007 | READ IT »
OLPC Photo Essay
[SUMMARY—The start.]
(NIG) One of the mantras here at MediaSnackers is show don't tell—it's great to see the introduction of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project in Nigeria through a this online photo essay.
This school is the first test deployment site for OLPC's XO laptops. OLPC installed a satellite dish, power generator, and modem to give the school electricity and Internet connectivity.
The start of many many many more stories, images and insights from OLPC the project…
Via: Assorted Stuff blog.
Related post: Can vs Should
Filed by DK on April 13 2007 | READ IT »
Channel 4 Training—Part 2
[SUMMARY—Training review.]
(GBR) We're back from delivering our Mediasnackers corporate training to those very nice people at Channel 4. Attended by an array of professionals from several departments, the diversity really did add to the energy and rhythm of the day.
Thanks to Steve and Rachel for setting it up and Amy, Becky, Cathy, Charotte, Darren, Janey, Liam, Nana, Philippa, Scott—looking forward to hearing how you'll be developing and adapting the new media processes/practises you now know about.
Filed by DK on April 13 2007 | READ IT »
Channel 4 Training—Part 1
[SUMMARY—Training gig.]
(GBR) We're off on our travels again to London, this time to deliver our corporate training to Channel 4.
There'll be another short film from the day here soon.
Filed by DK on April 11 2007 | READ IT »
Today's Youth Asia
[SUMMARY—Launch of a youth magazine.]
(NEP) Today's Youth Asia is a magazine launched in Kathmandu, Nepal last month and will be distributed all over Asia. From the press release:
Today's Youth Asia will focus on the missing thematic and intellectual Asian integration through the articles it covers, so that Asian people and youths recognize themselves to be a part of a very integrated picture called Asia.
You can read the story behind the magazine here and MediaSnackers will be hosting a podcast interview with the editor of the magaine, Santosh Shah soon.
Today's Youth Asia press release
Filed by DK on April 11 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#78
[SUMMARY—The 78th MediaSnackers podcast looks at a project exploring youths European identity.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Shahrez Khan works for Peacechild, and is the project coordinator for a magazine project called Faith in Europe.
0.00—0.24 intros
0.21—1.10 how hahrez started
1.11—1.58 how Peacechild works
1.58—3.08 Faith in Europe
3.09—4.06 what stage they are at
4.07—5.06 youth involved
5.07—6.45 themes/content
6.46—7.52 why a magazine
7.53—9.54 other projects
9.55—10.39 the future of the project
10.39—10.48 outro
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
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Check out our other podcasts here.
Filed by DK on April 9 2007 | READ IT »
Vodcast Subscription
[SUMMARY—One-click subscription.]
(WORLD) As you know, here at MediaSnackers we produce our own vodcasts to give you a glimpse into our world, projects and to also feature other young peoples creations and organisations projects.
Well you can subscribe directly to these vodcasts through our one-click subscription iTunes icon opposite (download iTunes for free here if you haven't already)—just click it to sign-up, simply as that.
Not using iTunes? Then just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your vodcast aggregating software.
If you have any short video content (under two-mins) relating to youth media projects, are involved in any aspects of youth media or are a young person producing digital content (audio/visual) and want to discuss submitting pieces for consideration, please get in touch.
Filed by DK on April 9 2007 | READ IT »
Reshape School
[SUMMARY—Heading to the West Coast of the US in May.]
(USA) MediaSnackers has been invited to participate/speak in a bold and exciting summit in Portland, Oregon next month. Organised by the Innovation Partnership, 'Reshape Youth' aims to explore and influence the cities school design and education system.
We'll be sharing the stage with the fantastic Sir Ken Robinson (if you havent had the pleasure, check out his TED talk below—pure genius and humility):
Many thanks to Christian Long over at DesignShare for being the instigator of this great opportunity.
If you're based in the UK you can catch MediaSnackers speaking at the Children Online conference in a couple of weeks time.
Filed by DK on April 7 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#77
[SUMMARY—The 77th MediaSnackers podcast discusses BT's corporate social responsibility investments/strategies.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Dave Hancock is head of Education and Volunteering for BT, talking to MediaSnackers about thier education and youth programmes.
0.00—0.20 intros
0.21—1.15 BT Education and the Better World campaign
1.16—4.26 manifestion of the strategy
4.27—6.15 the Seen and Heard Awards
6.16—8.09 the digital age focus
8.10—9.54 why BT cares
9.55—11.10 the future
11.11—11.21 outro
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking on the icon opposite (download iTunes for free here).
Not using iTunes? Then just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your podcast aggregating software.
Check out our other podcasts here.
Filed by DK on April 6 2007 | READ IT »
DesignShare/MediaSnackers Mash-up
[SUMMARY—Announcing the MediaSnackers and DesigShare partnership.]
(GBR/USA) MediaSnackers in honoured to officially announce our podcasting partnership with DesignShare, a bold and progressive US-based organisation focussed on 'designing for the future of learning'.
Starting this month, we'll be participating and producing a series of monthly podcast interviews with leading voices in the field of school design, education, technology, new media, etc.—an exciting opportunity to explore the impact of how this technology-rich landscape and always-on generation is having and going to have on the future of education (and the design of).
Basically, this means the DesignShare/MediaSnackers podcasts will be extended to fifteen/twenty minutes (instead of the usual ten) plus we'll be joined by the fantastic CEO of DesignShare, Christian Long.
Filed by DK on April 6 2007 | READ IT »
One Thousand Subscribers
[SUMMARY—A nice number to aim for.]
(WORLD) MediaSnackers will be one year old on June 1st 2007… less than two months away.
In that short time we have had nearly 800 individuals sign up to our MediaSnackers monthly digest—see latest one here. As a nice birthday present we're aiming for one thousand subscribers.
So we're asking in our polite voice and in our bestest handwriting, if you haven't signed up already please do here. If you are an existing subscriber (we like you already) and enjoy our content then please forward our details to friends, colleagues, family, acquaintances etc.
Thanks in advance for your time and here's to reaching that magic number…
Sign up to the FREE tasty monthly digest
Filed by DK on April 5 2007 | READ IT »
Mashup 2007
[SUMMARY—Exciting new conference.]
(USA) Mashup 2007 is a 2day conference (July 16-17, 2007) focussing on 'reaching today's totally wired generation with technology'—happening in Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA and is led by our friends as Ypulse.
They have a juicy line-up with representatives from companies such as MySpace Records, Nike, Second Life, VIACOM, Virgin Mobile USA and Yahoo! Music, and will cover topics such as:
• Leveraging social media, virtual reality environments and wireless
• Social networking, virtual worlds and non-traditional marketing
• Youth activism, branding, experiential marketing and creating movements
• The totally wired life's impact on home, school, socialization and identity formation.
MediaSnackers came close to attending and delivering our training at the pre-conference event but unfortunately finances didn't allow. Next year, Anastasia? ;-)
Filed by DK on April 5 2007 | READ IT »
Episode#004 | Apr 07—Part Two
[SUMMARY—Second part of the South African MediaSnackers Vodcast Special.]
The MediaSnackers monthly vodcast is a fifteen minute shot (more or less) of yummy-youth-media-goodness. Featuring content made, produced or focussed on young people and media from around the globe.
Featuring: MediaSnackers interviewing youth/media professionals at the 5th World Summit on Media for Children; music by 340ml.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking the 'subscribe' icon opposite (download iTunes for free here).
Not using iTunes? Then just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your podcast aggregating software.
If you have any short video content (under two-mins) relating to youth media projects, are involved in any aspects of youth media or are a young person producing digital content (audio/visual) and want to discuss submitting pieces for consideration, please get in touch.
Filed by DK on April 4 2007 | READ IT »
Episode#004 | Apr 07—Part One
[SUMMARY—First part of the South African MediaSnackers Vodcast Special.]
The MediaSnackers monthly vodcast is a fifteen minute shot (more or less) of yummy-youth-media-goodness. Featuring content made, produced or focussed on young people and media from around the globe.
Featuring: MediaSnackers delivering youth training at the 5th World Summit on Media for Children.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking the 'subscribe' icon opposite (download iTunes for free here).
Not using iTunes? Then just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your podcast aggregating software.
If you have any short video content (under two-mins) relating to youth media projects, are involved in any aspects of youth media or are a young person producing digital content (audio/visual) and want to discuss submitting pieces for consideration, please get in touch.
Filed by DK on April 4 2007 | READ IT »
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