Participatory Approaches in the Digital Era: Cellphilming
A New Way to Engage Adolescents and Young Adults.
Parole chiave:
adolescence; participatory visual methodology; cellphilming; educational practices; social pedagogy and activism.Abstract
The ubiquitous and often toxic presence of ICTs in contemporary life has sparked critical debates regarding their impact on society, particularly for adolescents and young adults. This paper explores how Participatory Visual Methodology (PVM) leverages the audiovisual capabilities of smartphones to challenge dominant perceptions of technology, transforming it into a tool for empowerment and critical thinking in the digital era. The paper delves into the theoretical foundations of PVM and examines its practical implications for social pedagogy and educational activism, focusing on a recent methodology: cellphilming. Then follows a short presentation of a workshop conducted by the authors with future education professionals (L-19), centered on educational practices for adolescents within the framework of visual literacy, aimed at promoting a critical and community-oriented use of mobile devices. The findings underscore the transformative potential of integrating cellphilming into educational practices designed for adolescents, fostering their media literacy and promoting their onlife agency. This study contributes to the growing body of research advocating for the conscious and critical use of ICTs, particularly among teenagers, and its application as a catalyst for social change.
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