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Healthy Digital Relationships
July 21, 2011
Proprietary Learning About Multimedia Project, Inc. 2011
The LAMP is a non-profit organization that teaches youth, parents, families and educators to think critically about media they engage with everyday, like advertising, news, mobile media and the Internet. This is achieved through hands-on media literacy workshops that take place in schools and community organizations all over the city.
Let’s work together
Digital media use is not going away. With rapid change, it’s natural that we focus on children
and adolescents. Their “expertise” feeds a feeling of helplessness. We tend to fixate on the negative. Ultimately, focusing on the possibilities and implications –
to build healthy digital relationships – is the key.
Proprietary Learning About Multimedia Project, Inc. 2011
How do our youth use digital media?
School Research In the classroom Communicating with their teachers, posting assignments
online, etc. Social relationships
Social networking sites Texting/IM (Instant Messaging/AIM)
Personal entertainment Video games Online videos, TV shows, movies, etc.
Creative Art, writing, music, etc.
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Common concerns
Some young people don’t always demonstrate the best behavior They need guidance – from you
Some young people spend too much time with digital media They need boundaries – set by you
“Cyber bullying” What to do when it happens TO your child? FROM your child?
Some young people are exploring their identity on and off line They want support – from you
Some young people become lazy, uncritical thinkers Help them understand that they need to INQUIRE
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What can concerned adults do for them?
Show a strong personal interest Talk with them Share your own favorites/interests; Let them teach you Watch TOGETHER DON’T USE SPYWARE. EVER. Open communication Give them time and space Set rules – that EVERYBODY follows Encourage them to be critical of the information they
encounter in ALL media Give them a safe place to talk to you about problems
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Put the emphasis on the positive
Digital media Helps ease social transitions Online support groups for different needs Allows for easier communication (peers, penpals, relatives, etc.) Lets them experiment creatively Online conversation: an avenue to address tough issues A world of information at their fingertips (MLK – On Demand!) Prepares them for their education and future careers
Proprietary Learning About Multimedia Project, Inc. 2011
Don’t forget
Digital media are re-shaping how we communicate Our access to the world is shifting
Don’t let young people become scapegoats for the “unknown” They don’t know a world without it
You cannot lead/teach if you don’t know yourself Dive in, take the plunge. Become curious yourself. And share.
Work on bridging the gap, not separating with fear.
Proprietary Learning About Multimedia Project, Inc. 2011
Proprietary Learning About Multimedia Project, Inc. 2011
Check out our resource guides: LAMPlit
http://thelampnyc.org/resources
Proprietary Learning About Multimedia Project, Inc. 2011
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