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DN Episode Podcast
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/dn-episode-podcast
<b>A podcast from the Digital Natives</b>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/dn-episode-podcast'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/dn-episode-podcast</a>
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No publisherpraskrishnaDigital Natives2012-02-15T04:15:07ZFileWho is a Digital Native?
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/who-is-a-digital-native
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<dl><dt>Name(s)</dt><dd>Andrés Felipe Arias Palma</dd><dt>Location</dt><dd>Barranquilla, Colombia</dd><dt>Age</dt><dd>22</dd><dt>Profession</dt><dd>Journalist and Communications Analyst</dd>
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<p>I think many people are digital natives unknowingly. Being a digital native is a relationship with activism and society, not as they initially thought. It was a condition of being born in specific times and external factors. In the video, I will interview people about who and what is a digital native? How to use the Internet? What is internet advantages and disadvantages for society where everything is interconnected to the Web.<br /><br /></p>
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<p><strong>On being a Digital Native</strong><br />I think that a Digital Native is somebody who has made technology a basic tool to cover all of her or his own needs. Anyway, there aren’t any specific features that can define a digital native because it’s a condition you define for yourself. I don’t know if I’m a digital native, but technology has been very useful for my work and social initiatives.</p>
<p><strong>You agree with a perception that the digital native is typically a “White, American, Young, Male” who’s always connected to his gadgets and apathetic to social issues?</strong><br />I think it’s just a stereotype, but there are people who don’t have any social life and are stuck at home, online, all day long; and there is the person that works with social projects and makes use of technology as an instrument to optimize the labor as well. I think that the digital natives can be many, starting from being a web developer to responding to a simple tweet - you choose on what side or what kind of person you want to be.</p>
<p><strong>Can digital natives from developing nations create an impact with digital activism?</strong><br />It is very important to know which one of the tools we employ is functional for what we want and what we need. For example, I am not going to use twitter to target a community that doesn’t have any idea of what Web 2.0 is; in this case, perhaps it is more useful to use some other kind of technology or service. At present, I support the “Asociación Latinoamericana de Educación Radiofónica” on virtual workshops and with social media. Thus, I work with popular audiovisual education.</p>
<p><strong>How effective are digital activism campaigns in raising awareness about an issue in comparison to traditional activism such as protest march or hunger strikes?</strong><br />The traditional protest will never fade out. What’s happening is that the network and the new technologies are making facts more visible, therefore issues are more transparent today and people are more aware. It depends on how each activist strategizes for his / her campaign. The real problem is when people mobilize support only through one platform and neglect the other. Both, digital and traditional (activism) go hand in hand.</p>
<p><strong>The ‘Get Kony’ campaign created by US-based NGO Invisible Children has created controversy. What are your thoughts on the campaign?</strong><br />Although I haven’t seen it, the news and comments on the video brings to my mind the image of the typical ‘Young, White, American, Male’ stereotype that we just spoke about. However, it’s worth mentioning that the “Get Kony” campaign has captured the attention of people, maybe because it uses a lot of audiovisual material and has received support from mainstream media, so perhaps something good might come out of it.</p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/who-is-a-digital-native'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/who-is-a-digital-native</a>
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https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/deployed
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<dl><dt>Name(s)</dt><dd>Anand Jha</dd><dt>Location</dt><dd>Bangalore, India</dd><dt>Age</dt><dd>30</dd><dt>Profession</dt><dd>Information Architect, Artist</dd>
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<p>Bangalore (India) is home to a lot of technology start-ups. A lot of geeks, who find it limiting to work for corporations, are driving a very open source-oriented, frugally-built and extremely demanding culture. While their products are standing at the bleeding edge of technology, their personal lives, too, are constantly driven on the edge; every launch being a make or break day for them. The project would aim at capturing their story, their frustration and motivation, looking at the possibilities of Indian software scene moving beyond the services and back-end office culture into a more risk-prone but more passionate business of technology.</p>
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<p><strong>What do you understand by the term Digital Native? Do you consider yourself one? Are there factors that contribute to identifying oneself with the term?</strong><br />Digital Natives are those who are comfortable with a part of their social and professional lives being spent over digital ecosystems. I consider myself one. Considering that this digital ecosystem is still out of reach for many people belonging to the other side of the digital divide, I feel there are clear socio-economic and geographic fault lines differentiating those who are digital natives and those who aren’t.</p>
<p><strong>There is a perception that the digital native is typically a Young, White, Male, American – a geek hooked to his gadgets and apathetic about social issues. Comment.</strong><br />Stereotypes exist for a reason. The developed countries of Europe and the Americas are the early adopters of digital technology and there will be a trickledown effect on the rest of the world. But the point about digital natives NOT being concerned with social causes is the part I do not agree with. The Internet has been the springboard for several people’s movements across the globe. I remember stumbling upon <a href="https://help.riseup.net/en">riseup.net</a> and Pirate Bay in 2005, and most of what the Web is made of today has been politico-social in nature, including the FOSS frameworks that empower it. These are the very same youngsters who initiated these movements.</p>
<p><strong>Can digital natives from developing nations create an impact with digital activism?</strong><br />Yes they can help attract attention to issues but this has to be matched with onsite campaign. With most of the television and print media being controlled by mega-corporations or funded by them, I see a lot of people consuming information from the P2P information channels. I rely mostly on mailing lists, news forums and video channels run by popular activist networks. I was once involved in managing and running such a mailing list, now I am just a consumer.</p>
<p><strong>How effective is digital activism in comparison to traditional forms of campaigning?</strong><br />Digital campaigns definitely have an impact as a lot of the traditional media outlets are now reflecting information from popular internet broadcasters-aggregators. But I still remain skeptical about the kind of issues that receive focus and how effectively these campaigns contribute to non-urban bases.</p>
<p><strong>What would you say to critics who label digital native campaigns as ‘slacktivism’?</strong><br />There is a certain audience on Facebook, and most of them are consumerists: they consume godmen and grocery with the same active passive behavior, with little time and patience to get into details and interdependencies. Their responses are also pretty moralistic and shaped up by the same assembly line thought processes that induces them to make the most important decisions of their lives through a template. I am a bit scared about the enthusiasm of “doing something”. People have spent entire lives understanding a lot of these issues that come from public spaces before they make even the slightest intervention. That degree of sensitivity and integrity is required for any solution to evolve. I don’t see that happening with online activism.</p>
<p><strong>Are we seeing a trend where digital natives are more involved with local (neighborhood) causes than with global issues such as environment, poverty, corruption?</strong><br />I wish there was a trend like that. From where I see it (and I am limited by what I can see). I guess people are broadcasting less and less about local issues. Social Web has still not been able to translate the neighborhood camaraderie into a digital forum buzzing with activity. And since the broadcasts are about generic topics concerning the globe, most of the momentum fizzles out. Often local issues also inspire a more physical behavior….I don’t know if the web is a space for contemplation or for action, especially when we talk about local issues.</p>
<p><strong>Comment on the role of ICTs in fostering citizen action.</strong><br />Access and agency are two important words that come to my mind. More people should be able to use ICT and in ways that suit them. Localization is still underserved in India. Accessibility in terms of most of the online media being inaccessible to senior-citizens, more demanding of high bandwidth, less on anonymity, English being the dominant language online, etc., are some of the problems that we face. I feel the real potential of such an ecosystem has still not been realized; there is a lot of space for people to start working on. Also, the question of what informs people and how, who is curating information and creating viewpoints and manufacturing opinions, how can information be true to its context and yet not sound like propaganda are frameworks that need rethinking and resolution.</p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/deployed'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/deployed</a>
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No publisherjha.anandDigital Natives2012-04-04T10:56:39ZPageFrom The Wild Into The Digital World
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/from-the-wild-into-the-digital-world
<b>Jury Prize Winner and Top 5 Finalist</b>
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<dl><dt><br /></dt><dt>Name(s)</dt><dd>John Musila</dd><dt>Location</dt><dd>Nairobi, Kenya</dd><dt>Age</dt><dd>24</dd><dt>Profession</dt><dd>Volunteer in Map Kibera Trust</dd>
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<p>Map Kibera Trust is an organization based in Kenya's Kibera slums. Using digital gadgets and technology, they have transformed the community by placing it on the map as it was only seen as forest when viewed on a map. They also film stories around the community and share them with the world on their YouTube channel and other social networks like Facebook and Twitter.Through this, they have been able to highlight and raise awareness about the challenges the community faces. Ourvideo would show Kibera's role in bringing about change.</p>
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<p><strong>What do you understand by the term Digital Native? Do you consider yourself one? Do digital natives belong to a particular socio-economic-cultural demographic?</strong><br />Digital Native is a person who uses digital technology in their day to day life; it can be a phone, computer, cameras, or any other form of digital technology. I am a digital native since I have grown up surrounded by and using digital technology. You do not have to be from any particular socio-economic background to be considered a digital native as long as you are using digital technology in your life then you are a digital native.</p>
<p><strong>Do you agree with the perception that the digital native belongs to a certain socio-economic background from a developed nation?</strong><br />I disagree because a digital native can be anyone from any part of the world. The world today is a ‘global village’ and whatever gadgets a young American guy uses, there is another Young Asian/ African / European/Latin person who is using similar gadgets for a different purpose. It can be for their own amusement or it can be for bringing about social change, for example an American can be using his gadget to entertain him/herself and another person on another part of the world (like where the Arab Spring took place), could be using a similar gadget to share information on what’s happening with the rest of the world.</p>
<p><strong>Can digital natives from developing nations create an impact with digital activism?</strong><br />Yes, digital natives can make an impact by using social media, mobile phones and other digital technology to create awareness by sharing information, mobilizing people and encouraging them to take necessary action required. I am part of the <a href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/index.php">Avaaz</a> campaigning community that brings people- powered politics to decision making worldwide.</p>
<strong>How does digital activism differ from traditional forms of ground campaigning? </strong>
<p>Digital activism is a very effective way of raising awareness since a lot of people are spending most of their time online and it is easy to get them to join your cause as long as they believe in it. This can be done through signing online petitions, getting people to pressure decision makers using social media through their Facebook pages and twitter account, and encourage people to join the campaign by just a click of a button.</p>
<p><strong>Are digital natives taking the easy way out by setting up Facebook pages to ‘Save the Planet’, clicktivism as it’s called?</strong><br />No, they are not taking the easy way out because information is power and one of the ways to share the information is creating the Facebook pages by which people can be made aware of issues. I believe the likes, clicks and shares are the first steps that need to be taken before going out there and doing something.</p>
<p><strong>A recent example of digital activism is the Get Kony video campaign. What is your response to the criticism it has received?</strong><br />I have seen the video and it is a great campaign. The use of social media was very effective, clearly showing how clicking, liking and sharing can have such a great impact. The response is great and I believe the campaign will succeed since more people are joining the initiative from different parts of the world. Although it has been done by a White, male, American, there should be more of us digital native, in places like Africa, rising and joining in to do such campaigns.</p>
<p><strong>Citizen action and ICT</strong><br />We live in a global community connected by digital technology and it is very rare to find a part of the world where technology is not being applied. The power is shifting back to the people and the only way we are going to succeed is through encouraging fellow citizens to take action through use of ICT tools.</p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/from-the-wild-into-the-digital-world'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/from-the-wild-into-the-digital-world</a>
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No publisherkiberanewsnetworkDigital Natives2012-04-04T10:53:52ZPageOur Love, Digital
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/our-love-digital
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<dl><dt>Name(s)</dt><dd>Ansher Mohamed</dd><dt>Location</dt><dd>Hyderabad, India</dd><dt>Age</dt><dd>31</dd><dt>Profession</dt><dd>Software Programmer</dd>
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<p>My video would revolve around a day in the life of a couple and how they
love each other digitally even though they are in different cities. How
we express our love has dramatically transformed since the advent of
digital interfaces. Their story snippet would be part of a collage of
other animated stories where I show people in different places and from
varied background go on with their usual activities using digital tools
and technology. This video aims to hold a mirror to society and will
also be a humorous take on how we live entrenched and enchanted with our
digital lives. The more things have changed though, our passions still
remain the same, they have just been transported to a different media.<em></em></p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/our-love-digital'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/our-love-digital</a>
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No publisheransher.mDigital Natives2012-02-18T15:16:59ZPageWith No Distinction
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/with-no-distinction
<b>My video explores the spiritual aspect of digital technology and how rather than getting in the way of our spiritual expression, it is actually bringing us face to face with it, if only we choose to look.</b>
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<dl><dt>Name(s)</dt><dd>TJ K.M</dd><dt>Location</dt><dd>New York NY, United States</dd><dt>Age</dt><dd>33</dd><dt>Profession</dt><dd>Performance Artist</dd>
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<p><span style="text-align: left;">Our perceptions create our reality and technology is an extension of our perception. "With No Distinction" explores the spiritual aspect of digital technology and how rather than getting in the way of our spiritual potential it is bringing us face to face with it.</span></p>
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<p><strong>What do you understand by the term Digital Native? Do you consider yourself one?</strong><br />A “native” is somebody who has a love for a place and whose heart & soul are connected to that place. To me a “digital native” is <strong>anyone</strong> who has a place inside of them where technology grows and nurtures their soul.</p>
<p><strong>There is a perception that digital natives occupy certain demography, namely, the Young, White, Male, American who are often apathetic to social causes. Do you agree?</strong><br />I think often digital technology is used superficially to augment and support the ego. Anyone belonging to any demographic can fall victim to this shallow use of technology, just as anyone can become a true digital native using technology to transcend the limitations of their ego.</p>
<p><strong>Can digital natives from developing nations create an impact with digital activism?</strong><br />Absolutely, digital technology has a very unique ability to be utilized by anyone in the world with a creative ability to apply it to achieve their goals. I personally use digital technology to discover and support causes that I would not ordinarily be informed about from other media. This allows me to direct my energies where I choose and not have those choices made for me by media companies and governments.</p>
<p><strong>Ground activism has changed in the last decade. How effective are digital campaigns in raising awareness about an issue?</strong><br />I believe digital technology is most effective when it is partnered with real world street activism and gatherings of people face to face. On its own digital technology is profoundly effective at creating awareness about issues but that alone is not enough to effect lasting changes.</p>
<p><strong>Critics refer to digital natives with the pejorative term ‘slacktivist’. You agree?</strong><br />The first and most important step to any campaign for any cause is in the minds of the people. “Likes, Clicks and Shares” are a valuable step towards reaching people who gather their opinions and determine their actions through digital technology.</p>
<p><strong>A recent example of online activism is the ‘Get Kony 2012’ video campaign. Have you watched it?</strong><br />Yes, it’s an incredibly powerful and imaginative work for a very worthwhile cause.</p>
<p><strong>Are we seeing a trend where digital natives are more involved with local (neighborhood) causes than with global issues?</strong><br />Everything is connected. One person making a personal choice on an issue in their daily life has as much importance as the largest global campaign. The small personal gestures lead to local gestures which in turn lead to global gestures, there is NO DISTINCTION.</p>
<p><strong>Share your thoughts on ICT-led Citizen Action. Where do you see it headed?</strong><br />The more we creatively embrace the “new” of any kind, technological or otherwise, and apply our imagination with our deepest Love, the more our world will resemble that Love.</p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/with-no-distinction'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/with-no-distinction</a>
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No publisherottebyaDigital Natives2012-04-04T10:52:06ZPageGet Busy Living
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/get-busy-living
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<dl><dt>Name(s)</dt><dd>Mesfin Gebeyhu</dd><dt>Location</dt><dd>Mekelle, Ethiopia<br /></dd><dt>Age</dt><dd>31</dd><dt>Profession</dt><dd>I am a lecturer at the department of Journalism and communication in Mekelle University-Ethiopia. Broadcast Journalism is my major field of study and i have been teaching television program production for the last 4 years.</dd>
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<p>There is shortage of water in the area I am living in<em>. </em>But there is one farmer who has abundant access to water. He dug up 27 meters under the earth, hoping as he said, "either to find gold, water or oil". It is a somehow funny statement but the farmer managed to get water at last. I think the story could teach other people in my country (who have lost hope) to concentrate on what they want to achieve something better. Through digital media, I want to reach other people and instil hope in them. My video is a tool for outreach.</p>
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No publishermesdes2006Digital Natives2012-02-18T15:14:25ZPageGood Karma Online
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/good-karma-online
<b>I create online content to promote good karma, such as Guarani Indian culture (natives of Paraguay) and environmental conservation. I then use social media to raise awareness about those causes.</b>
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<p>I use filmmaking and social media to advocate causes close to my heart,
such as indigenous rights in the South American rain forests where I was
born and raised, and environmental conservation in my new homeland
of Central Florida.</p>
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No publisherfrankoweaverDigital Natives2012-02-18T15:12:35ZPageDigital Coverage in a Digital World
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<dl><dt>Name(s)</dt><dd>Thomas Burks</dd><dt>Location</dt><dd>Birmingham, AL USA</dd><dt>Age</dt><dd>26</dd><dt>Profession</dt><dd>Cinematographer</dd>
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<p>We have a small production company in Birmingham, Alabama. I was hired on a year ago to do film and commercials for them as they expand into advertising and video coverage of events. We only have about three employees including myself, working out of our homes. We recently acquired a space to open a studio and retail location downtown where we live. We use Facebook, blogs, and viral marketing all the time to get our name out there. Our account executive is constantly monitoring our Facebook for client orders and bookings. We are beginning to use twitter to provide information more fluidly to people. We believe this might be a year of growth for our small company, as we are able to provide better quality content. We're fully digital, constantly updating our websites and blogs, and I believe we would be able to tell a great digital story. We submit numerous small films and skits, we cover awesome concerts, and rely so heavily on the digital world to show our content. This will be the gist of our video.</p>
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<p><strong>What do you understand by the term Digital Native? Do you consider yourself one?</strong><br />The term digital native, I understand, is any person living a lifestyle dominated by technology. It is a facet in their day to day lives and a staple in <br />their structure and organization. I do consider myself a digital native; I spend more time a day dealing with technology than not. I don't think your background could have anything to do with someone's status as a digital native, unless their location and situation would keep them from accessing it. But the beauty of the internet and our way of life is that the world is much smaller today. Our window to the world is becoming a doorway.</p>
<p><strong>There is a perception that a digital native is typical of a young, American geek who’s plugged in to his devices 24x7 and apathetic to social causes. You agree?</strong><br />I agree that this perception exists. Most people's first thought about my country (U.S.) when you think of a techie or a social media addict is a hipster in a coffee shop with an indie band and a hemp beanie. But this is only in my country; I see people of all cultures and creeds flourishing with technology all the time, involved with causes and doing their bit for society, whether they come from America or other countries.</p>
<p><strong>Can digital natives from developing nations create an impact with digital activism?</strong><br />Absolutely! Take the Kony 2012 campaign. Although it ended badly for the director, it caused a major buzz in less than a week. It's only a matter of time before pop culture takes a hold of it and we see it in major media like sitcoms and cartoons. I try to stay involved with film making endeavors going on around my town through Facebook and Twitter. I did a digital ad for "Operation Warm", a charity that provides coats to children in need.</p>
<p><strong>Activism has changed in the last decade. How effective are online campaigns in raising awareness about an issue vis-à-vis onsite deployment?</strong><br />I think it's much more effective than it was five years ago, and seems to still be growing, especially where the younger generation is involved. The only drawback to the effectiveness of digital activism is that it discourages educating yourself about an issue in its entirety. Once again, take Kony2012, so many people took it at face value. But it raised ire with many due to the Foundation's shaky background and vague details. It's easy to get your message to the masses, but it's also easy to not see the whole picture.</p>
<p><strong>Are digital natives taking the easy way out by what critics say is ‘slacktivism’: tweeting, linking and liking about grave social issues?</strong><br />Unfortunately, yes I think so. Some get so wrapped up in "getting their message out" that they don't remember to ACT. You'll affect more lives out there on the street, than you ever will behind a computer. You have to find balance in the two.</p>
<p><strong>A recent example of digital native activism is the Get Kony video campaign. What are your thoughts on the criticism it received?</strong><br />I honestly thought the video was well edited and shot, and delivered a message strongly. But further digging led to details that were not so noble about the Invisible Children’s organization; the possibility that Joseph Kony has not been heard from in years and may be dead. It's just important to step back and say, "Okay, they seem to have a strong argument here, but what if..."</p>
<p><strong>Are we seeing a trend where digital natives are more involved with local causes than with global issues?</strong><br />It's just easier for most people to tackle things close to home, and that's okay. Imagine if EVERYONE focused on their own community and well being, everyone would be better off. That's no reason to try and help someone who's far away, but you can do more good in person than you can do over the internet. It's good to incorporate it into your strategy, but remember it's you actions that count.</p>
<p><strong>Your thoughts on Citizen Action and the use of ICT</strong><br />I think we're going through a transition, people are learning more and more through the internet, and have access to such powerful tools. It's going to be a renaissance of knowledge and creativity. I have learned more technical details for my trade off the internet in a year, than I have during my time in school. It's an exciting time to be alive.</p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/digital-coverage-in-a-digital-world'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/digital-coverage-in-a-digital-world</a>
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No publishertjburks90Digital Natives2012-04-04T10:53:19ZPageAlternate Visions: Accessing Leisure Through Interfaces
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/alternate-visions-accessing-leisure-through-interfaces
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<p>The video is about a group of kids with different kinds of disabilities (blind, hearing impaired, physical disabilities) wanting a fun day of learning and exploration at their neighborhood Natural
History Museum. The group of 6-year-olds and some older kids have heard that it''s a cool place to
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/alternate-visions-accessing-leisure-through-interfaces'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/alternate-visions-accessing-leisure-through-interfaces</a>
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No publishernoopurDigital Natives2012-02-18T15:18:34ZPagePromoting Life
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/promoting-life
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<p>My video proposal would be centered on my involvement in the electronic music scene. Over the last couple of years I have gained a large following across numerous platforms, including YouTube and Facebook, that puts me as one of the top promoters of this genre. I am an admin on several Facebook pages that total around 200,000 fans. I am a very influential in the music links I post and help shape this music scene to what it is. My video will revolve around this aspect of networking online.</p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/promoting-life'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/promoting-life</a>
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No publisherstorytellerdubstepDigital Natives2012-03-14T08:38:51ZPageMy Digital Life
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/my-digital-life
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<p>I would take on a documentary approach as I demonstrate how technology has made things simpler now than every before. From the time I wake up to the time that I go to sleep, I would show how I incorporate different forms of technology in my daily life.</p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/my-digital-life'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/my-digital-life</a>
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No publishermarkoedivDigital Natives2012-02-18T15:16:44ZPageMaano ya na maano! (Believe it or not!)
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/maano-ya-na-maano-believe-it-or-not
<b>Through this video we want to explore how Internet, broadly, can be used to circumvent offline censorship. The idea is to explore how social networking sites could be sites of ‘agency’ for digital natives.</b>
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<h2> Sandeep & Aakriti <br /></h2>
<dt> <img src="https://cis-india.org/home-images/aakriti.jpg/image_preview" alt="Aakriti" class="image-inline image-inline" title="Aakriti" /></dt><dt>Location</dt><dd>Mumbai, India<br /></dd><dt>Age</dt><dd>23</dd><dt>Profession</dt><dd>MA Student of Media & Cultural Studies at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai</dd>
<p> Objective: we feel strongly towards making a case for 'free and fearless speech' and making a case against censorious minds and the practice of censorship. Rationale: The issue of censorship is an important concern for us. In order to be a mature democracy that India aspires to be, we need reform, not only in the archaic and colonial law, but also in its reading, and the mindset which aims to nip in the bud any dissent. If we let the repressive state elements take root it will not leave room for any negotiation through ruptures, which may offer resistance.</p>
<p><strong>Bio</strong><br />Sandeep & Aakriti are students of MA Media & Cultural Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.</p>
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No publisheraakriti.kDigital Natives2012-02-18T15:12:32ZPageDigital Media Dance
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/digital-media-dance
<b>The power of digital media will be presented to audience with the help of showing tweet-a-thon panel discussions, blood aid tweets getting spread, etc.</b>
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<p><strong>What do you understand by the term Digital Native? Do you consider yourself one?</strong><br />Digital native means a person who understands the latest digital technologies as well as digital medium and uses the same for improvement of humanity’s plight and in this respect I consider myself a digital native.</p>
<p><strong>There is a perception that a digital natives typically belong to a certain socio-economic-geographical background: a geek who’s always connected to his gadgets and not concerned about social issues and causes. Do you agree?</strong><br />I disagree. Anyone can be a digital native as long as they use the latest digital technologies and digital interfaces for improvement of socio-economic conditions of people.</p>
<p><strong>Can digital natives from developing nations create an impact with digital activism? Are you involved in a cause that relies on online campaigns?</strong><br />I have been involved in local and global campaigns for a Twestival. Last year we raised more than 1,70,000 INR through social media. Youth from developing nations are creating national-level impact by using social media tools to solve problems.</p>
<p><strong>How effective are digital campaigns in raising awareness about an issue in comparison to traditional activism?</strong><br />Digital campaigns are so powerful that it can even bring down governments. The dictator in Egypt was brought down through the power of digital activism. Similar campaigns took place in Tunisia, Libya, Syria, London, San Francisco, Russia and India to bring global attention to the plight of the people of these countries, corruption, scandals and other issues. The one in India (campaign) against corruption (Anna Hazare-initiated) was not successful but it made the Government realize the power of digital activism campaigns.</p>
<p><strong>What would you say to critics who label digital native campaigns as slacktivism?</strong><br />I disagree with them. Digital natives are creating unique ways to reach out to the common man and highlighting issues that digital activism can help solve. Likes, clicks and shares are ways of showing the protest through digital medium. This doesn’t stop us from going out in public to stand for our rights.</p>
<p><strong>Are we seeing a trend where digital natives are more involved with local causes? How do strategies differ for both?</strong><br />No, digital natives are always aware of global issues like global warming, financial crisis, poverty, blood donation, etc., but we need to begin from ourselves, then resolve the issues in our society and country then move on to the global scenario. We approach local causes and global ones differently. It is easy to build a local campaign as the person is aware about the response of the people. The same analysis is not possible when it comes to a global audience. It is highly important that we build a campaign that goes viral.</p>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/digital-media-dance'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/digital-media-dance</a>
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No publishercijoaj2003Digital Natives2012-04-04T10:51:02ZPageDoing All This Just to Put-off the Fire in the Belly
https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/doing-all-this-just-to-put-off-the-fire-in-the-belly
<b>The idea behind the video is to reflect the fact of utter poverty. The video has been recorded in a village (Bhit Majao Kuanv) of Balochistan and shows how poor people deal with the onerous task of grinding grain without the right implements or machine. Several other “ordinary” tasks such as storing drinking water, travelling or giving birth to a child all take on a life or death situation in this remote village. </b>
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For more details visit <a href='https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/doing-all-this-just-to-put-off-the-fire-in-the-belly'>https://cis-india.org/digital-natives/video-contest/entries/doing-all-this-just-to-put-off-the-fire-in-the-belly</a>
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No publisherbilsum_orgDigital Natives2012-02-18T15:18:27ZPage