Pixel.Power” media day: Creative visions of the future for children in Waren!

Pixel.Power” media day: Creative visions of the future for children in Waren!

Around 80 children and young people attended the JOO! youth center last weekend. took part in the exciting media day “Pixel.Power” in Waren. This event, which is entirely dedicated to practical media education, was organized by the RAAbatz media workshop and the FutureFlow project in collaboration with the city of Waren (Müritz). The goal? To promote a creative and critical approach to digital content and to strengthen the media competence of the participants, as nordkurier.de reports.

The variety of workshops on offer was impressive. Among other things, the participants were able to immerse themselves in the world of computer games and learn how games are developed and implemented at the Greifswald Computer Games School. The young media users also had the opportunity to experience virtual reality up close and experiment with VR glasses. Creative workshops such as the Pictionary Air game, in which digital drawings were created in the air, also caused enthusiasm.

Practical media education in focus

Another highlight was the Makey-Makey workshop, which offered participants the opportunity to transform everyday objects into digital controls. They were also able to create small animated films in the stop-motion studio or print their own motifs on fabric bags in the screen printing workshop. Another interesting aspect was the “driving license test for the web”, which tested knowledge of data protection and safe surfing. Such offers are not only entertaining, but also essential for raising awareness of media literacy. Media competence, as defined in bpb.de, includes the ability to use and design media critically.

As part of the FutureFlow project, the children and young people also recorded their wishes and ideas for the future on postcards, which are then collected in the future archive. A selection of these contributions will also be published on the Instagram channel @andiezukunft in order to reach a wider audience.

The influence of media on education

Media Day impressively shows how important education is in the digital age. Education is considered an essential pillar for the growth and development of a society. This topic not only focuses on the individual development of children, but also on social integration and the teaching of social-emotional skills, as is also discussed in the context of the best schools in São Paulo, where education is seen as the key to a successful life - according to hpg.com.br.

The growing importance of media education is also reflected in current trends in media use. Strengthening media literacy is crucial to mastering the challenges and opportunities that the digital world brings with it. This development is of great importance in today's society, especially with regard to the various media offerings available to young people.

In summary, it can be said that the “Pixel.Power” media day was not only an entertaining experience for the young participants, but also made an important contribution to promoting media literacy and digital education. The combination of practical workshops, creative approaches and the exchange of ideas offers a valuable basis for dealing with digital media in the future.