Stranger Things season 4 streaming on Netflix brought back a lot of interest to the series, and this happened using many Convergence Culture elements and approaches. Since you all know that I am very fond of Henry Jenkins’ concept bringing together different layers of storytelling, pop culture, video games etc., I guess it was kind…
The idea of a post about digital facilitation has been growing in my mind for a while – then the European community of trainers involved in non formal education activities gathered online recently, during the event called Mini-bridges for trainers: a shorter, lighter version of the multiple days event called Bridges for Trainers, happening every…
Articles, podcasts, interviews, speeches regarding the digital transformation of education, during the pandemic time or… the year when we were nowhere.
When you grow up in the late 70s and early 80s in Italy, what could possibly go wrong? Well, almost everything… So you, as a kid, look for what feels good, and what was better than a western movie, back then? Even better, a strange one, where those Arizona deserts look more similar to Spain…
The UNESCO global MIL Week – their international campaign for Media and Information Literacy – is coming soon while I write, and it is an important chance to bring back some focus on media literacy efforts once again. I find the title of this year’s campaign, Resisting Disinfodemic, particularly well crafted. We face unprecedented times…
The Social Dilemma is a docu-drama movie available on Netlfix, which re-ignited the debate on the meaning, aims, hidden and inner mechanisms of social media platforms and their impact on youth, education, knowledge, and generally speaking, public behavior. The Social Dilemma has two layers: one is the story of a family where three sons and…
Fortnite publisher Epic Games punched Apple quite strong in the jaw, when they made this video go viral online tonight with the hashtag #FreeFortnite : For who is a bit into Apple culture and lore (yes, me…) this is a blast. The video is a mockup of the most famous Apple spot ever, the one…
Summer means summer camps: it is the moment when non-formal education can finally have the chance to demonstrate its immense potential: thousands of proposals for groups of girls and boys where socializing, adventure, discovery, become the protagonists of days that many wait for months, and then remember for as many months. This year, the distancing…
4th episode of the series of posts about online youth work: let’s talk about inclusion and how to host online sessions.
Digital storytelling explored and explained during an online workshop, where yours truly will be hosted by my friend and colleague (and master storyteller) Carmine Rodi Falanga.
More online interaction: games and videogames in online activities with youth
Online youth work tools and tips / 2 –
more reflections and ideas about designing #online #youthwork activities in times of #covid19: what about #INTERACTION?
#digitalyouthwork #smartyouthwork
part 1 of a series of posts dedicated to sharing tools and tips to do online youth work in coronavirus times (and maybe, also later…).
There is a Darksaber appearing at the end of first season of The Mandalorian, the new Disney+ Star Wars series set just after Episode VI, and it is just perfect to explain the power of convergence culture once again. If you haven’t (yet) watched The Mandalorian and want to avoid spoilers, or if you have…
From the Netflix series to the videogame franchise, The Witcher is a good example of the power of convergence culture. Let’s see how.
