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Teen-Produced Reality Series: StudentSpeak!

CJ Westerberg, December 1, 2009 3:16 PM

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Catch a Glimpse of a New Upcoming Teen-Produced Reality Series.

Twice a month, students will produce a webisode from their perspective, showing how technology is transforming how they think, learn and socialize.  The preview looks and sounds
like teens are pro-active in how and what tech/media works for them, rather than being passive recipients:


"My generation needs to do a better job of taking hold of its (technology's) reins and really using it as a tool to do something."  -  Terrence, 17

"Because of media, my voice is stronger than it has ever been before.  Through it, I speak volumes." -
   Shani, 17

Watch 2 min. video below.
MacArthur Foundation Digital Media & Learning Initiative

StudentSpeak Sneak Preview from Spotlight on Vimeo.

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For most of my career, I was an awful listener in almost every possible way. I was arrogant throughout my 30s for sure--maybe into my early 40s. My conversations were all about some concept of intellectual winning and "I'm going to prove I'm smarter than you."
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