Tools

Possibility of editing the contents (Music)

This topic is concerned with the issues surrounding interaction.
The Internet allows digital knowledge to be shared and for the first time edited.
However this may have negative consequences, as there is no certification of the knowledge which in turn has led to the diminishing concept of the author and the development of a sense of independence from authority. The positive consequence is that individuals are able to share and exchange their skills.
The aim of this topic is to present the difference between digital and written information and to develop the creativity of young people when using IT tools.

The expected learning outcomes for youth workers:
Independence : working alone and not giving up
Determination : not giving up;
Speaking and listening : following instructions
Experiment with ideas: engage in new techniques for creative thinking; see more than one option or solution
Explain the creative process : clearly identify creative challenges
Problem –solving : fully identify problems; develop strategies and solutions; discuss and agree these with the team; implement strategies and solutions Leadership : inspire and motivate others
Basic mind-mapping of ideas : ability to see and understand the “bigger picture�

The expected learning outcomes for youth:
Independence : working alone and not giving up
Determination : not giving up;
Speaking and listening : following instructions
Experiment with ideas : engage in new techniques for creative thinking; see more than one option or solution
Explain the creative process : clearly identify the creative challenge

Outline of exercise
This exercise involves one activity, the creation of a piece of music.
It deals with the relationship between music and digital technology and the consequences for the role of the author. The aim of this exercise is to give youth workers the information about how the digital technology can be used to exploit young people’s creativity. In addition to this, the aim of the session is to help youth workers understood the importance of being able to modify most things that exist on the Internet. Because of this it is possible for someone to create something new simply by modifying something that already exists. The importance of this phenomenon is tied not only to the concept of the artist but also to the changes that it can bring about in the mind of youngster.

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