[focus] Sign up now for FOCUS - Cross-Generational Voices on Digital Media and Society!
I'm pleased to announce the opening of registration for Focus on Digital Media! Focus is a set of online dialogues which we ran first in 2007 to bring youth voices to the societal changes that digital media is bringing. One of the biggest pieces of feedback we got from the teens involved was that they were navigating the online world almost entirely without adults. We figured that the two groups probably need to be talking a bit more. So, our second, cross-generational version of Focus will have parents, teens and teachers exploring the promise and perils of life online for three weeks, from April 13th to May 4th.
We're partnering with Common Sense Media and the GoodPlay Project at Harvard's Project Zero to bring you an experience where you'll be able to explore core issues about the online world, like privacy, identity and credibility, and also bring up the any other issues that are real for you in your digital life.
Think you want to participate? Sign up now to get your spot!
Want to spread the word to teens? Forward this blog post along, or post our flyer in community centers!
Are you an educator that wants to bring your class into the discussion? Check out our teacher's lounge, with classroom curriculum and outreach materials.
THE FACTS
- Participants are educators, parents, and teens (ages 13-19)
- Participants must have internet access daily; dialogues will take place at focusondigitalmedia.org
- We're asking people involved to dedicate at least five minutes per day from April 13-May 4
- You will be able to log on whenever you like to give your opinion on new debate topics that come up every day.
- Top adult participants will receive a US$100 value Common Sense Media Kit, which includes our Parent Education DVD, guide to online videogames, $25 Amazon Gift Certificate, and access to the Focus Dialogues Summary Report
- Top teen participants will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Certificate and access to the Focus Dialogues Summary Report
For more info contact Rafi Santo at Focus@globalkids.org
Comments
That's a great idea. I hope there are already many subscribers.
Posted by: Anelly | March 20, 2009 7:38 AM