Subject: support for the good sites Posted By: Amy Aidman Date: April 07, 2000 at 15:48:02
One of the points that stands out for me in the Safe and Smart study is the need to emphasize the good sites that are out there for kids--the ones that encourage civic engagement and creativity. However, it is not always easy to find these sites--it's much easier to find the commercial sites. At Center for Media Education we are working to identify and evaluate the sites that go beyond the commercial. There is a need for browsers and portals that will lead to those "green spaces". And of course there is a need for funding so that the green spaces can have the innovative elements that make the commercial sites appear inviting for young people (and so much more fun). Amy Aidman, Ph.D. Research Director, Center for Media Education