“The passion for digital storytelling among young students today is there, and growing. As journalists, we should be thrilled not only by that, but also by the fact that children today are embracing primary sources. It’s not enough for them to hear or read about someone doing something. They want to go on YouTube, or Facebook, or the Web, and see it for themselves. They want to see the original video, a copy of the original e-mail, or of the original text message. They’re natural reporters!”
Kids and digital storytelling: Who will teach them? (via schlomo)
This is a great piece. It describes the natural inclination to tell stories and affinity for technology that we’re trying to foster in some of California’s most under-served student populations at the Media Center for Art, Education, and Technology.
