Reading week #8

Chapter 6: Creative Production
1.What impressed you most about young people's engagement with creative production?
    I think what impresses me the most is the vast amount of untapped talent there is out in this world. Because kids are free to express themselves without criticism, they are free to experiment in all genres and all media. Does the name Justin Beiber ring a bell? That’s where he got his start.  
2. What concerns do you have about young people posting content online?
   My concerns , I think, are pretty universal and that is the violation of privacy and posting inappropriate pictures and videos. I don’t think that the youth realize that once something is posted, it is out there forever. Lives have been ruined and people have committed suicide over inappropriate postings. I teach non-traditional students who will be searching for jobs in the healthcare field, I tell them over and over to be careful what they post on social media. Employers are looking at that now and innocent pictures can and are construed as inappropriate. They the students, laugh at me. I just don’t think they get it.
3. Do you think most school policy toward student use of the Internet is reactionary or a necessary evil?
     It is absolutely necessary, but not evil. There has to be rules and set guidelines. Responsibility must be encouraged and penalties quick and justified. This is the kids playground and without rules to play nice, there would be mayhem.
4. How might teachers' capitalize on student's interest in creative production with digital media?
     I wish all teachers could jump on this bandwagon, but I think in creative writing classes and media classes is where these talents can be developed, by teachers who have the capabilities to appreciate their talents and expand with them.
5. Link to a online lesson plan, article, blog post video or podcast that is an example of student engagement in creative production with digital media for school related purposes.
Creative Youth Media Blogspot.