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MediaSnack-snack-snackers#12
[SUMMARY—Quotes which illustrate.]
(WORLD) MediaSnackers are being served more and more ways to snack on their chosen media than ever. It's hard to differentiate between companies and start-ups enabling snacking or the snacking trends driving media platform development, but here are a couple of quotes from the 'experts' to sum it all up for any 'MediaSnacker-virgins':
My attitude is that the technology is here… our responsibility is to inform and teach people about responsible use of that technology.
Secondary principals association president Peter Gall, of Auckland's Papatoetoe High School and his reaction to the growing trend of banning access to social networking sites in New Zealand.
It's allowed them to connect with learning in a meaningful way, in a way textbooks can't.
Canadian teacher, Kathy Cassidy talking about her blogging 101 class to grade 1 students (6 year olds).
Young people are 'grazers,' according to a recent Readership Institute study, who don't go looking for news, but will stop to read 'if it catches my eye,' or if they 'bump into something.'
From this article discussing how young people access and think about news at the 7th World Young Readers Conference.
MediaSnack-snack-snackers #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11.
Filed by DK on May 31 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#83
[SUMMARY—The 83rd MediaSnackers podcast discusses youth marketing with JuniorSenior's CEO.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Ab Kuijer is the CEO of euro-youth marketing business, JuniorSenior and joins MediaSnackers to talk about the impact new media and technology has on marketing to young people.
0.00—0.22 intros
0.23—1.17 what JuniorSenior does
1.18—2.37 what they've and who for
2.38—4.20 the big changes
4.21—5.41 the impact of these changes for brands
5.42—7.16 the ethical/moral questions on marketing to young people
7.17—8.03 the prevalence of media vs parental responsibility
8.04—9.45 in-gaming argument
9.46—11.08 future of marketing to young people
11.09—11.20 outro
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Filed by DK on May 29 2007 | READ IT »
The Force Unleashed
[SUMMARY—A glimpse of the next big video game, maybe.]
(WORLD) What do think—is the The Force Unleashed going to be the next big video game release…?
Via Forever Geek
Filed by DK on May 27 2007 | READ IT »
Showcomotion 2007: Digital Journalists (One Place Available)
[SUMMARY—Heading to the best children's media festival again.]
(GBR) Last year, MediaSnackers was the first to blog from the annual Showcomotion Children's Media Festival. This year we're back in Sheffield (4-6 July 07) but this time delivering our youth training and creating a group of digital journalists who will blog and vodcast from the conference from their perspective (like what MediaSnackers did in Africa).
Are you (or do you know) a sixth-form or university student who would like to join our band of digital journalists? There is one exclusive place left that needs to be filled by an impressive individual—you get to attend and participate in this great children's media conference (all expenses covered), increase your digital skills and get some kick-ass CV-enhancing experiences.
If you're interested just get in touch here with your details and the reasons why we should pick you. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Place filled.
Filed by DK on May 27 2007 | READ IT »
Nexgym
[SUMMARY—Exergaming anyone?]
(USA) Exergaming is seen as a possible way to tackle the obesity issue whilst utilising the growing youth culture of gaming.
Nexgym is an example of a new business doing just that—offering a mashup of interactivity and exercise with activities such as 'Cybex Trazer', 'Nexfit Bike' and 'Dance Dance Revolution', all for 6-14 year olds.
Just think Wii plus gym…
Via Springwise
Filed by DK on May 25 2007 | READ IT »
The Human Network
[SUMMARY—Even adverts get it.]
Via the TFT wiki
Filed by DK on May 23 2007 | READ IT »
Shakespeare Gets The MySpace Treatment
[SUMMARY—Repositioning Romeo and Juliet for the digital natives.]
(USA) I love it when old school gets mashed with new school—check this, Romeo and Juliet have got their own MySpace profiles.
A teacher in Portland (we were just there folks) basically assigned her students studying the text to create profiles for the characters as a way to bring the story up to date.
Students in groups of three or four created a Web site for a character, with pictures at the top, lists of hobbies, blog entries and a space where other characters could comment. Claire Danes, Leonardo DiCaprio and other actors from the 1996 film version were popular choices for photographs. Romeo's chaste lover Rosaline listed "Never Been Kissed" as one of her favorite movies. Juliet liked "The OC."
Tell me again why most institutions are blocking access to these types of sites…?
Hat-tip to Lora Lillard from Portland.
Filed by DK on May 23 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnack-snack-snackers#11
[SUMMARY—Quotes which illustrate.]
(WORLD) MediaSnackers are being served more and more ways to snack on their chosen media than ever. It's hard to differentiate between companies and start-ups enabling snacking or the snacking trends driving media platform development, but here are a couple of quotes from the 'experts' to sum it all up for any 'MediaSnacker-virgins':
Pupils will be given their assignments in groups of 120 in the morning before dispersing to wi-fi zones to study.
Merseyside's Knowsley Council is replacing 1950s-style secondary schools with centres where children follow programmes matching their interests.
In this next phase of the web we are going to use technology to make creativity easier and I think we are going to see everybody wanting to be creative. This means that people better rethink the nature of media.
Philip Rosedale, founder of Second Life talking about future web developments.
The Pew study reports that 73 percent of U.S. adults surveyed own a mobile phone, 68 percent have a desktop computer, 30 percent own a laptop, and 73 percent use the Internet, yet only 8 percent are "deep users" of Web 2.0 features
Pew/Internet Study on adult ICT use here (via Christopher Sessums blog .
MediaSnack-snack-snackers #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10.
Filed by DK on May 22 2007 | READ IT »
Reshape School: Space and Place
[SUMMARY—How it went.]
(USA) Portland, Oregon is a bold and great city. It's strapline is 'a city that works' (the states': a state that dreams).
'Reshape Youth: Space and Place' was/is an audacious event. With a focus on exploring and influencing the cities school design and education system, simply being involved is an honour and privilege.
DK and MediaSnakers brought to Portland a thoughtful, relevant and meaningful perspective of students, their interests, how they relate and engage with each other and the world they are a growing part of. His presentation at Portland Public Schools Reshape Schools: Space & Place Summit opened adults eyes and ears and challenged us to think anew.
John Weekes, Founding Partner, DOWA
Here's how it went:
Filed by DK on May 17 2007 | READ IT »
Portland Bound
[SUMMARY—Heading stateside to speak.]
(USA) MediaSnackers is heading off to Portland, Oregon to speak and participate in the city' education summit—read the original posts here
Stay tuned for ongoing updates…
Related post: Reshape School
Filed by DK on May 13 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers/DesignShare Podcast#82
[SUMMARY—The 82nd MediaSnackers podcast is presented with DesignShare and features Barbara Diamond.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Our third DesignShare and MediaSnackers podcast sees us (Christian Long and DK) talking to Senior Advisor to the Knowledge Works Foundation, Barbara Diamond.
0.00 0. intros
1.09—2.14 what it means to be a change agent and an operating foundation
2.15—5.57 the back story behind the Institute For The Future collaboration
5.58—8.44 what the Map of Future Forces Affecting Education will do
8.45—11.50 are educators and decision-makers ready to use tools like the map
11.51—14.36 what are the big challenges to make it work
14.37—17.16 what conversations are evolving through the use of the map
17.17—18.26 where is the student involvement?
18.27—19.12 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.
Related posts: DesignShare/MediaSnackers Mash-up.
Filed by DK on May 11 2007 | READ IT »
In The Wild Part Two
[SUMMARY—More from In The Wild.]
(GBR) At the beginning of our presentation with Ewan McIntosh at the 'In The Wild' event yesterday, I invited the youth participants to get up, get in peoples faces and even, if they wish, join us on stage (as they all had digital cameras and camcorders—here's a flavour of the result:
From Ewans flickr stream and In The Wild flickr stream plus check out this interview over at Katie Ledgers blog.
Filed by DK on May 11 2007 | READ IT »
In The Wild Part One
[SUMMARY—At Channel 4 again.]
(GBR) Yesterday, MediaSnackers participated at a great event, hosted by Channel 4 called 'In The Wild'—check out the event blog here.
Not only did we get the opportunity to be interviewed by some inspiring young people attending the event and the fantastically lovely BBC Click reporter Katie Ledger, but we also got to meet an array of individuals whose enthusiasm for new media and technology matched our own.
We were also hugely honoured to share the stage with (new to Channel 4 and chair of the session) Matt Locke, Commissioning Editor, Channel 4 Education, Bronwyn Kunhardt, Director of Social Media Consensus and Rachel O'Connell, Chief Safety Officer, Bebo. Plus, we got the opportunity to deliver a presentation with blogger and social media specialist Ewan McIntosh (a pure thrill and privilege).
If you want a deeper insight into what happened in our session then check out Dans write-up or have a peek at Ewans blog entry.
Filed by DK on May 11 2007 | READ IT »
1,000 UK Youth Hubs
[SUMMARY—Give them space, revisited.]
(GBR) In the past 15 years the UK government has sold nearly 34,000 sports pitches in England. Even allowing for new ones being built, the overall number of pitches has seen a 45% decline.
Shopping centres are cracking down on the mere presence of young people. By banning teens from their premises through stereotyping and criminalising anyone wearing hoodies.
The government has also introduced laws to tackle anti-social behaviour, some of which make it illegal for young people to simply congregate in groups. This is part of their ironically named RESPECT agenda.
A few years ago I wrote an ebook entitled 'Give Them Space'. In my research, I tried to get a figure on how many youth centres there are in the UK. I contacted many national youth organisations and no-one could give me an answer or even hazard a guess (I can't be alone in thinking that's just wrong?). From my own professional and personal experiences, I know more youth centres are being closed than opened.
Young people today simply don't have any space and is porbably one of the reasons why they are populating virtual worlds and online platforms.
Now, Children's charity 4Children and The National Youth Agency are lobbying the government calling on them to create 1,000 youth hubs across the UK which 'would allow one-to-one and small group work, and provide a range of services including IT facilities and study support'.
Filed by DK on May 9 2007 | READ IT »
Mencap Training Film
[SUMMARY—Short film review of our two day youth professional training for Mencap.]
MediaSnackers provided two days multi media training for Mencap staff. The two days were fun, informative and hugely stimulating. We all went away buzzing with ideas, with increased confidence and an urge to explore areas of multi media practice that were previously new to us.
Gus Garside, National Arts Development Manager, Mencap
Related post: Mencap Training
Filed by DK on May 8 2007 | READ IT »
Tape Is Dead—Long Live Tape
[SUMMARY—Analogue gives way to digital.]
(GBR) The news that electrical retailer Currys will be ceasing its sales of the analogue audio tapes is another indication of the impact and dominance of digital.
Back in 1989 83 million tapes we sold and last year is was down to a mere 100,000. Only 5% of new audio systems have a tape deck although there are estimates of 500 million tapes still in circulation (how many will be home-made mixtapes).
Tape is dead—long live tape.
Filed by DK on May 8 2007 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Job Ad
[SUMMARY—We need you, maybe.]
(UK) We posted this back in March and thought we try a repost as things are getting interesting here at MediaSnackers Towers (please note the 'event coordinator' post has been filled):
Filed by DK on May 7 2007 | READ IT »
Bill And Sams BTEC Adventure
[SUMMARY—Launch of a youth magazine.]
(GBR) There is a growing discourse around new media use in education—the video below appears on a this wiki set up by sports teacher Kristian Still of Taunton College, Southampton (who kindly gives us permission to share):
The wiki was put together to encourage collaboration between students, and between students and staff. The video idea can from our good friend DK, as a way for the students to showcase their course for prospective students.
It's another great example of how online platforms and new media technologies can push the boundaries of learning and collaboration. Well done Bill and Sam and the rest fo the Taunton College students.
Kristian's 'BTEC National in Sport' wiki
Filed by DK on May 6 2007 | READ IT »
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