Every generation has its own voice and its own tools to express and create positive change. This generation is living in the digital era as well as the social media era and the tools that this generation has are linked to the online expression.
Social media can have both positive and negative impact and it is in the hands of the active citizens of a community to determine which is going to be.
What used to be radio for older generations is now podcasts for this generation. And the freedom of content creations makes this tool more accessible to more people (contrary to radio productions which used to be less and more expensive). What used to be TV for older generations is now streaming videos for this generation. Again, there is freedom of expression for more people. If people are educated, they have the power to spread messages that can make the world better.
It is a “battlefield”. Many will use the digital tools to spread negative messages, false messages, biased messages etc. “Good” content is essential to balance the opposite side and to give the opportunity to young people to be non-formally educated on issues that are essential for a human, united, socially and politically aware way of living. Therefore, the creation of podcasts is a very important tool in order to foster media literacy and civic engagement of the young people and in order to provide to the young people the possibility to express their voice in a strong and autonomous way that will not depend on the media establishment. This is particularly true for disadvantaged youth that their voice is very rarely heard at the established media.
General Objective
Taking into consideration these facts, the general objective of the project is to empower disadvantaged youth to use podcasts as a tool in their local contexts in order to increase their civic engagement and their participation in the democratic life.
Lessons:
Module 1 : Soft skills
Module 2 : Social issues
Module 3 : Digital Adocacy
Module 4 : Podcast Concept
Module 5 : Podcast Technical skills
Module 6 : Podcast Promotion
Module 7 : Essentials and Achievement
Languages: English (EN)
