Global Kids Digital Media Initiatives
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| Blog Name: | Global Kids Digital Media Initiatives |
| Url: | http://www.holymeatballs.org |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | teen voices, education, virtual worlds |
| Description: | Supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Global Kids Digital Media Youth Initiative (DMI) was launched in January of 2006. The DMI is a series of interrelated programs designed to support teenagers to think critically about the role of digital media in their lives and document their experiences in various media. These voices will gather youth voices about the role of digital media in the lives of today’s young people in order to inform the MacArthur Series on Digital Media and Learning. |
| Popularity: | 30 Followers |
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[conf] Report on Fall 09 Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits
On November 12, Global Kids hosted a Fall 09 Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits on MacArthur Island in Second Life (teleport link). Representatives of five leading nonprofit organizations gave brief presentations on their initial explorations of Second Life and other virtual worlds, and how they are thinking o
On November 12, Global Kids hosted a Fall 09 Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits on MacArthur Island in Second Life (teleport link). Representatives of five leading nonprofit organizations gave brief presentations on their initial explorations of Second Life and other virtual worlds, and how they are thinking o
[staff] Travel to Geneva for National Development Leadership Initiative
Last week I had the opportunity to travel to Geneva, Switzerland on behalf of Global Kids to support the planning process of the National Development Leadership Initiative (NDLI); a venture spearheaded by Lynn Gray, a good friend of Global Kids’ Founder, Carole Artigani. The Initiative seeks to work in a variety of countries to support the young people in the most marginalized pockets of society to become empowered through development training. By giving these young people access to the skills and expertise pertaining to development practices, the initiative aims to transform these very capable young people into development assets who through the process, will not only gain hope for th
Last week I had the opportunity to travel to Geneva, Switzerland on behalf of Global Kids to support the planning process of the National Development Leadership Initiative (NDLI); a venture spearheaded by Lynn Gray, a good friend of Global Kids’ Founder, Carole Artigani. The Initiative seeks to work in a variety of countries to support the young people in the most marginalized pockets of society to become empowered through development training. By giving these young people access to the skills and expertise pertaining to development practices, the initiative aims to transform these very capable young people into development assets who through the process, will not only gain hope for th
[staff] What is the New York City Civic Corps?
Hello everyone I decided to blog about the NYC Civic Corps Program and the purpose of the program, as I know people are kind of unclear about the program. I wanted to provide some info on the Civic Corps Program. I hope this is helpful! "The NYC Civic Corps supports nonprofit organizations and City agencies that want to use more volunteers, but struggle to manage and support sustainable volunteer programs. Our City's supply of ready-to-serve citizens outstrips the ability of our public and nonprofit sectors to accommodate them. The NYC Civic Corps is tasked with correcting this imbalance. Corps members are dispatched to local organizations for one year with the charge of
Hello everyone I decided to blog about the NYC Civic Corps Program and the purpose of the program, as I know people are kind of unclear about the program. I wanted to provide some info on the Civic Corps Program. I hope this is helpful! "The NYC Civic Corps supports nonprofit organizations and City agencies that want to use more volunteers, but struggle to manage and support sustainable volunteer programs. Our City's supply of ready-to-serve citizens outstrips the ability of our public and nonprofit sectors to accommodate them. The NYC Civic Corps is tasked with correcting this imbalance. Corps members are dispatched to local organizations for one year with the charge of
[conf] Video from the "Power of Youth Voice" Public Forum in Philly & Second Life
Last Wednesday, November 18, Global Kids had the honor of helping produce the "Power of Youth Voice" public forum at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. For those that were not able to attend the simulcast or real life event, it has now been uploaded to Youtube by the MacArthur Foundation.
Last Wednesday, November 18, Global Kids had the honor of helping produce the "Power of Youth Voice" public forum at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. For those that were not able to attend the simulcast or real life event, it has now been uploaded to Youtube by the MacArthur Foundation.
[staff] "Transmedia Challenge" Game Show for New Media Education
This weekend, I got to watch and participate in the "World Series of Tubing" an augmented-reality game show that pits two contestants in a competition to see who can present the most popular YouTube viral video before a liv
This weekend, I got to watch and participate in the "World Series of Tubing" an augmented-reality game show that pits two contestants in a competition to see who can present the most popular YouTube viral video before a liv
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