Digital
Citizenship
and Media
Why it matters
We are living in a world that is full of technology to the point where we have to embrace it instead of trying to avoid it. People are now using mobile phones, computers etc on a daily basis and it is important that we know how to use technology safely and learn to use it when it is necessary instead of letting it do everything for you.
The issues
People are using apps like Shein and Temu more than local markets, shops, groups, car boots, etc. Organisations may use these apps as it's cheaper based on tight funding issues they experience.
- Digital developments move too fast
- Fear of going unheard
- Lack of resources and opportunity
- Lack of value in media and youth voices
- Online dangers
What young people said?
Another issue is that people are navigating technology in an irrelevant way, such as relying on AI for simple questions, generating images, workshop plans, posters, etc., and we start to see this also with staff in groups, which shows too much reliance and lack of creativity with resources and materials that we already have and could use. So would the solution be to network and collaborate to help generate more ideas?
What we want decision makers to do
- Mandatory digital citizenship education
- Improvement of regulation systems to voice opinions
- Accountability taken by those in power
- Better implementation of safety and ethics
Action plan
Organisations implementing sessions, resources about safety online.
Schools have mandatory sessions on digital citizenship during class times - PSE, Assemblies, computing
Having opportunities to campaign and create content with young people about certain issues or digital safety.
Allowing young people to collaborate or have their say in development of online resources, media and campaigns, to allow a more youth-friendly experience online.
Contact
For more information contact: holly@youthaction.org
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