Global Perspectives
One of the (many) issues challenging us is the balance of local/national cultural norms and the developing global culture. As the world gets smaller, new understandings and common definitions will be critical to effectively collaborate and communicate in a global community.
Research on Youth Media Practices
The Berkman Center recently published the Youth and Media Policy Working Group Initiative's response to the FCC's Notice of Inquiry (09-94) on "Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape."
About
In 2010, The National Council on Digital Citizenship and Creative Content formed to understand and address K-12 school systems’ needs to teach appropriate, educational, responsible, and fair digital content usage. The Council, made possible by Microsoft sponsorship, includes current educators from across the United States.
Resources
Check out this section of our site for resources related to Digital Citizenship and Creative Content.
Social media and teens
Interesting report from Pew Internet folks: Since 2006, blogging has dropped among teens and young adults while simultaneously rising among older adults.