Online Journalism: Through online journalism, youth learn to question the world around them and to
understand how government and society work. They become creators, raising youth voices on topics
of societal concern. And through the Internet, they gain access to far broader audiences than
those of traditional print outlets. Thus, youth journalism websites amplify youth voice and
provide a means of expression for marginalized voices. When these websites are interactive,
they also create a new forum for civic dialogue -- a virtual dialogue that transforms
youth from content "consumers" to content "providers."
Media Production: Before the existence of the Internet and the rise of the so-called digital revolution,
multimedia production was limited to the few in society who possessed the skills, funding,
and equipment necessary to handle complex media projects. With the arrival of affordable
PCs and the Internet, however, multimedia production and distribution have become much more accessible.
Today, the Internet offers young artists, authors, and activists an inexpensive communication
tool that allows them to combine text, images, video, audio and animation into a final product
that can carry content to a global audience at a relatively low cost. Many young producers,
with assistance from supportive institutions, have found creative ways to publish their
civic-minded messages. The result of this media revolution is a new generation of young
people empowered to speak their minds, shape their communities, and offer solutions to some of
society's most pressing problems.
Below are three websites that illustrate the variety of youth-produced
media currently available on the Net: Youth Outlook, with a focus on online journalism;
Appalachian Media Institute, with a focus on video movie-making; and Tropical
America, with a focus on Flash animation. Please take
a moment to explore our featured websites for this section:
In addition, here is a sampling of other excellent websites that feature young people's work in news and media production:
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