A recent article in the Youth Media Reporter by John Braman and Judy Goldberg show how youth media organizations can collaborate with educational institutions and pioneer new models of experiential learning.

From elementary schools to universities, educators are increasingly incorporating digital storytelling into the curriculum. This trend is good news, especially in New Mexico, where traditional approaches often fail due to diverse learning styles, language barriers, and a pedagogy that does not connect theory to its application. The trend of digital storytelling is also good news for local youth media educators; however, we must carefully establish partnerships with local schools to train young people and teachers in the school environment.

For the full Youth Media Reporter article, click here.