Learning, civic engagement, and digital media : a case study of young adolescents making games and animations about civic issues

Digital media--Social aspects.;Bullying.;Citizenship.;Youth participation.;Student learning.;Social participation.;Civil society.;Internet and children.

Schonfeld, PaulEpstein, Ann ;

University of Wisconsin

关键词: Digital media--Social aspects.;    Bullying.;    Citizenship.;    Youth participation.;    Student learning.;    Social participation.;    Civil society.;    Internet and children.;   

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of Wisconsin

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this study is to examine how young adolescents use digital technologies including games, animation and storytelling for learning and participation in civicengagement. Specifically, this study examines youth participation in civic engagementthrough a case study of 11- and 12-year old adolescents in an after-school program.Through analyzing a series of discussions and informal interviews from the three-monthperiod of September to December 2011 organized around categories of learning, civicengagement, and digital media, the study assesses factors contributing to success inmaking multimedia projects about civic issues. Participants who successfully completedfinal projects had personal connections to topics including bullying and homelessness.Successful participants were also able to resolve conflicts with peers, adapt to changinglearning environments and use digital tools creatively, despite limitations of the availabletools. Establishing a learning environment with a balance of order and self-direction waskey to helping participants complete successful projects; self-direction allowedparticipants to explore their interests while order provided motivating constraints and a safe learning environment.