NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Imagine a typical Internet surfer and your first thought might be of a teen or young adult, not a grandparent or retiree. Generations X and Y -- born between 1965 and the mid ‘90s -- grew up absorbing these tools early in life, while boomers and older generations have had to adapt and orient to a changing world of 24/7 communication.

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Generation Digital Internet Iraq 87

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Museum professionals don’t have the tools to make wise decisions about when and why to self-censor. Very dangerous things (health and safety) Adult camp-in “Partner Swap Among the Dinosaurs” An exhibition on techniques, tips, and tools for covert eco-terrorism aimed at affecting government policy. The right advocates for the opposite.

Museum 20

Museum Professional Teen Map 20

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 20, 2009

My presentation concentrated on a few case studies where certain technologies were the appropriate tools for engagement and aided work to connect, empower, and educate youth communities. I want to share my slides and notes here for those who attended as well as for all those out there who didn’t. Youth Empowerment with Social Media.

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Social Media Empowerment Case Study Congo 192