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Digital Natives
Young people and digital technologies. 178 items.
21 Feb 2011
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Pull the PlugIs it time to start talking about the right to disconnect? There is so much expectation and focus on being connected to the internet, that it seems like we don't have a choice. This article by Nishant Shah was published in the Indian …
18 Feb 2011
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The Class QuestionBlank Noise aims to be as inclusive as possible and therefore does not identify any specific target groups. Yet, the spaces and the methods they occupy do attract certain kinds of volunteers and public. This raises the class question: what …
18 Feb 2011
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Diving Into the DigitalPrevious posts in the ‘Beyond the Digital’ series have discussed the non-virtual aspects and presence of Blank Noise. However, to understand the activism of digital natives also require a look into their online presence and activities. This …
17 Feb 2011
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Computer Science & Society – The Roles DefinedComputer Science has had a big impact on the growth of modern society. In today’s world keeping in mind the intersection between society and technology, creating powerful machines alone isn’t enough rather the role of computer science in …
16 Feb 2011
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Can the twitterati change the world?Whether it is the Ganapati immersion in Mumbai or a labour union dharna at Jantar Mantar or a hunger strike in Kolkata, India has had a rich history of people coming out on the streets. However, as cities are reshaped in the image of a …
14 Feb 2011
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Digital Natives with a Cause? —Workshop in Santiago — an AfterthoughtThe Digital Natives had their third and final workshop in Santiago, Chile from 8 to 10 February 2011. Once again CIS and Hivos joined hands to organise the event. Samuel Tettner, Digital Natives Coordinator from CIS narrates his experiences …
11 Feb 2011
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Diving Into the DigitalPrevious posts in the ‘Beyond the Digital’ series have discussed the non-virtual aspects and presence of Blank Noise. However, to understand the activism of digital natives also require a look into their online presence and activities. This …
9 Feb 2011
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A FLASH of ChangeA fortnightly column on ‘Digital Natives’ authored by Nishant Shah is featured in the Sunday Eye, the national edition of Indian Express, Delhi, from September 2010 onwards. In this article published on February 6, 2011, Nishant Shah writes …
24 Jan 2011
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Wiki changes the worldA fortnightly column on ‘Digital Natives’ authored by Nishant Shah is featured in the Sunday Eye, the national edition of Indian Express, Delhi, from September 2010 onwards. This article was published in the Indian Express on January 23, …
24 Jan 2011
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Knowledge WarriorsDieci anni fa, quando Jimmy "Jumbo" Wales lanciò l'idea di una piattaforma della conoscenza partecipativa e plurilingue, di tipo enciclopedico, basata sul web, pochi erano pronti a raccoglierla. L'industria della conoscenza era rigidamente …
24 Jan 2011
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Digital Natives with a Cause? - Workshop in Chile seeks participantsThe third and final workshop in the Digital Natives with a Cause? research project will take place in Santiago, Chile, from the 8 to 10 February. An open call for participation follows.
24 Jan 2011
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A Refreshing Start!Parmesh Shahani enters the New Year inspired by the various ideas he’s been exposed to in The Hague and Lavasa.
21 Jan 2011
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The Digital Tipping PointIs Web 2.0 really the only reason why youth digital activism is so successful in mobilizing public engagement? A look into the transformation of Blank Noise’s blog from a one-way communication medium into a site of public dialogue and …
12 Jan 2011
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Rising Voices Seeks Micro-Grant Proposals for Citizen Media OutreachRising Voices is seeking project proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or individuals for funding of up to $4,000 USD for digital media outreach projects around the world. Application Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2011 at …
10 Jan 2011
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Is That a Friend on Your Wall?Before you start reading today’s column, have a look at the person sitting next to you. It might be a family member if you are at home, a friend in the club, a stranger in a cafe or a fellow commuter on the bus. Now take a moment to figure …
22 Dec 2010
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Make a WishIt is that time of the year again, where we ring in the new, ring out the old, and say goodbye to another year that has passed us by. The earnest will take the time to reflect on things gone by, the romantics will look forward with hope to …
16 Dec 2010
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Digital Natives with a Cause? - workshop in Santiago Open CallThe third and final workshop in the Digital Natives with a Cause? research project will take place in Santiago, Chile, from the 8 to 10 February. An open call for participation follows.
16 Dec 2010
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Digital Natives with a Cause? - Workshop in Santiago FAQsThe third and final workshop of the Digital Natives with a Cause? research project will take place in Santiago, Chile, from 8 to 10 February 2011. Below are some frequently asked questions.
14 Dec 2010
3 Dec 2010
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Digital Natives with a Cause? Thinkathon: Position PapersThe Digital Natives with a Cause? Thinkathon conference co-organised by Hivos and the Centre for Internet and Society is being held from 6 to 8 December at the Hague Museum for Communication. The position papers are now available online.
3 Dec 2010
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Digital Natives with a Cause? A ReportYouth are often seen as potential agents of change for reshaping their own societies. By 2010, the global youth population is expected reach almost 1.2 billion of which 85% reside in developing countries. Unleashing the potential of even a …
22 Nov 2010
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Just Where We Like ItThe micro space for status updates might become the new public space for discussion. Nishant Shah's column on Digital Natives was published in the Sunday Eye of the Indian Express on 21 November 2010.
22 Nov 2010
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Information, the world's new capital - Digital NativesInformation is the new capital and currency of the world, Nishant Shah, of the India-based Digital Natives with a Cause, told Bizcommunity.com yesterday, 10 November 2010, as the three-day workshop on digital and internet technologies that …
18 Nov 2010
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My Bubble, My Space, My Voice workshop - Perspective and futureThe second workshop for the “Digital Natives with a Cause?” research project named “My Bubble, My Space, My Voice” took place at the Link Center of Wits University, in Johannesburg, South Africa from 6 November 2010 to 9 November 2010. …
17 Nov 2010
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What it means to be a child todayThey move seamlessly between reality and virtual reality. The digital landscape they inhabit comprises generations — not of family — but of technology such as Web 2.0, 3G, PS4 and iPhone5. Their world has moved beyond their neighbourhood, …
17 Nov 2010
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Taking It to the StreetsThe previous posts in the Beyond the Digital series have discussed the distinct ways in which young people today are thinking about their activism. The fourth post elaborates further on how this is translated into practice by sharing the …
7 Nov 2010
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The 'Beyond the Digital' DirectoryFor the past few months, Maesy Angelina has been sharing the insights gained from her research with Blank Noise on the activism of digital natives. The ‘Beyond the Digital’ directory offers a list of the posts on the research based on the …
7 Nov 2010
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Talking Back without "Talking Back"The activism of digital natives is often considered different from previous generations because of the methods and tools they use. However, reflecting on my conversations with The Blank Noise Project and my experience in the ‘Digital …
28 Oct 2010
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First Thing FirstStudies often focus on how digital natives do their activism in identifying the characteristics of youth digital activism and dedicate little attention to what the activism is about. The second blog post in the Beyond the Digital series …
24 Oct 2010
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Change has come to all of usThe general focus on a digital generational divide makes us believe that generations are separated by the digital axis, and that the gap is widening. There is a growing anxiety voiced by an older generation that the digital natives they …