Are You a Citizen of the Digital Nation?
In 2008, producer Rachel Dretzin encouraged us to explore the lives of teens as they socialized, rebelled and defined themselves in online spaces. The Frontline film, entitled Growing Up Online, was illuminating for many parents who were able to see clearly that the online world has become an extension of the "real world" for teens.
The intense reaction that resulted from Growing Up Online sparked Rachel and Frontline to delve deeper into our use of the Internet and digital media. The result is the innovative project, Digital Nation. Digital Nation is a multi-faceted endeavor. It includes an interactive website and an upcoming Frontline special. What makes the project interesting is that we're all invited to participate, voice our opinions and share our stories.
If you're interested in learning more, take some time to visit the Digital Nation site. You'll be able to preview clips that have been filmed as part of the documentary and follow the journey of the Digital Nation team through their blog. You're invited to comment and ask questions. And, if you find yourself wanting to tell your own story, you can do so by submitting a video or essay to the site.
The Digital Nation project brings up a lot of questions about how a society and culture can change and adapt, the nature of our core values and how we interact between generations. If you're interested at all in the impact of digital media on our lives, you'll want to get involved. There is some pretty powerful content on the website and it's another venue for talking with your own kids about their views and opinions.
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