Not to sound like a groupie, but this small world, six degrees of separation stuff is beginning to astound me. Swap CCFC’s Dr. Susan Linn for Kevin Bacon, and we’re there. Generation Digital was written by American University scholar and media expert Dr. Kathryn C. Montgomery who also directs the AU project Youth as E-Citizens. I initially heard of Dr. … [Read more...]
Nag. Nag. Nag. Whether you’re dishing it out or on the receiving end, it can feel like you're stuck in a repetitive cycle like Bill Murray in the film, “Groundhog Day.” “How many times have I asked you to pick up those clothes?” When "in a sec" turns into three days later, there’s bound to be a power struggle and some privileges headed out … [Read more...]
Mimzy–the rabbit from outer space that warbles unintelligible planetary profoundity, will no doubt be merchandised into oblivion. Even my 11-year old made a wry commercial slam, “I wonder how long ‘til Mimzy is in Build-A-Bear with a customized sound chip?” Wow. This kid’s been hanging out with me way too much lately. She’s right … [Read more...]
Language arts teachers must be thrilled! Younger kids are blogging in brief little snippets, using social media training wheels like imbee, and writing to express themselves. Hopefully they're also getting web wise in forums like Blog Safety. Hmn? Now, Tumblr, a month-old mixed media microblogging service might kick it up a notch even higher if it catches on in kid culture. … [Read more...]
Earth Day is upon us April 22, and helpful links to kids activities abound. At WWF, kids are out to make change, literally. Worthy nonprofits are finally getting the hang of digital media's marketing power, and kids are making change on the planet in all kinds of global and local ways. Unicef’s Voices of Youth programs like the Media Magic digest, Biovision Forum … [Read more...]
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