Transcript Adobe Youth Voices infuses learning experiences

TakingITGlobal’s
Youth Voices
Project
Presented by TakingITGlobal
Overview of Presentation
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Why are we here?
What is Adobe Youth Voices?
Who is TakingITGlobal?
TakingITGlobal’s Global gallery
Overview of the Youth Voices Project
Why are we here?
• To communicate our thoughts on
important issues;
• Learn about importance of Creativity
– We want you to be able to express yourself
through different forms!
– Not all of us are good at expressing
ourselves with words- images can be just as
powerful.
– Think about the power of a photograph!
What is this photograph trying to
say?
Courtesy of POCHOLO GONZALES
“Adobe Youth Voices infuses learning experiences with
technology, enabling teens to think more creatively,
communicate effectively, and work collaboratively- all
critical skills for success in the 21st century.”
~Bruce Chizen, Adobe CEO
What is Adobe Youth Voices?
• Why was Adobe Youth Voices
developed?
– Opportunity for youth to become active and
engaged members of their communities
– A chance for them to express their
thoughts, ideas, and aspirations.
– To help youth develop the critical
technology skills they may need in life~
fusing learning with technology!
TakingITGlobal
Overview of TakingITGlobal
• Established in 2000;
• Provides a virtual space for crosscultural expression, dialogue,
networking and collaboration among
youth
• Currently has over 170,000 members
located in over 200 countries and
territories;
• Average time spent on the site by TIG
members is 34 minutes
• Receives 1.8 million hits daily
Different ways of engaging
youth:
• Make connections through discussion boards,
profiles and groups;
• Take action on local, regional, national, and
global levels;
• Browse resources for valuable involvement
opportunities and events;
• Understand Issues and access background
information on major topics;
• Explore the world and view localized portals
specific to any city, state, and country
• Express yourself on the Global Gallery and
Panorama (online magazine)
Global Gallery
Mission of Global Gallery
• A cross-cultural platform for artistic
expression;
• Promotes cross-cultural understanding
and dialogue through different media;
• Raises awareness around major global
challenges through the arts;
• Showcases the personal interpretations
and talents of young people through an
open and shared space
“Cultural Expressions Around the World”
Jennifer Corriero, Age 20
“Cultural Expressions Around the World" were displayed at the
TakingITGlobal booth at the Toronto Skydome. This display of artwork at
the event in April 2001, was the initial launch of the Global Gallery.
“Promoting A Culture of Peace”
Yusuf Alam
Inspired by the awakening of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 'Promoting A Culture of Peace'
was the third contest opportunity for the TakingITGlobal Gallery.
“There is much more to a picture
than what meets the eye.”
Examples of Member’s artwork
TakingITGlobal and Adobe Youth
Voices: A Perfect Combination
• Primary Goal of Project:
– To utilize digital media tools and for youth to
create images that share their perspectives on
two issues:
• Climate Change (Workshop #1)
• Identity and Culture (Workshop #2)
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General Goals of Project:
– To empower youth in communities to create
artistic creations through digital art, photo
journalism, and multimedia projects
– To provide youth with technology tools to make a
positive impact in their communities and around
the world
– Foster cross-cultural learning and understanding
TakingITGlobal and Adobe Youth
Voices: A Perfect Combination
• The project will produce:
– Training on digital media tools (Adobe Photoshop
Elements 6.0)
– Workshop participants images featured on
TakingITGlobal website
– Two Global Gallery Contests on the
TakingITGlobal site (www.takingitglobal.org)
– Two TIG magazines (winners of online contest, as
well as some workshop participants will be
included in these)
– Exhibition of work at international conferences,
such as World Youth Congress 2008
What will you be doing here?
• Introduction to themes
– Climate Change
– Cross Cultural Understanding
• Discussion of themes that images will be
created around
• Introduction to Adobe software
• Opening a TIG account, so that you can submit
to the contest!
• Creating Images
• Time to develop your submissions
• Reflection time
Let’s get Started!