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How can we empower preteens to become active cultural creators in the current media environment? What if children could be the creators of their own culture, would they simply be passive consumers in the current culture? The notion of “active … Continue reading →

“Adverting is not art!” I didn’t realise I’m such an emotional one. I was about to scream, “No, it’s art. I enjoyed my work, but there were moments when I hesitated to define myself as an artist. Due to the … Continue reading →

I woke up this morning with a strange feeling that “something was wrong”. After receiving feedback, including yesterday’s tutoring, I decided to include preteens the project’s beneficiaries, as experts and stakeholders in the intervention. Although involving children raises ethical considerations … Continue reading →

Empowering children through the children’s visual culture is a fascinating and multifaceted approach to fostering self-efficacy, creativity and critical thinking. A reflection on the potential of visual culture for empowering young minds of our society considers how images, narratives and … Continue reading →

I tried to figure out how to present the Korean feedback in English. I wanted to convey a clear message with meaning. The language takes root and absorbs everything in the world. It may be that language is not expressing, … Continue reading →

Preteens today should not simply remain passive consumers but become active creators. It is not limited to individuals producing content on digital platforms. Instead, it encompasses preteens who understand their world, possesses the ability to express themselves and establish their … Continue reading →

In today’s digital age, our children’s environment is vastly different to that of only a decade ago. They are exposed to a complex web of digital content, platforms and interactions. This presents both opportunities and threats. Thus, the age-old idea … Continue reading →

I remembered a short film from almost a decade ago. Experts, what a shallow title we spend so much time and effort earning. What are we doing? The third intervention, a dialogue between the videographer and Korean primary school teachers, … Continue reading →

Blended Reality It seems that AR and VR are now outdated; the days of being excited about new things are over, and the bar is being set higher and higher for what we expect from the new technology. I still … Continue reading →

How can we support preteen’s multimodal literacy and empower them to become active creators in today’s media environment? Preteens, those who are transitioning from childhood to adolescence, are at a critical stage in their lives, one that is intensified by … Continue reading →