I saw this video recently on Richard Darell's Bit Rebel's site. When done well, I enjoy video/animation explanations of social media and/or complex participatory enterprises. This video "Social media is the new punk rock" offers a new interpretation of how social media shifts the opportunity to listen and more importantly be heard to the masses. I feel it does so at the cost of working through some of the finer points, e.g., ethics, responsibility, intent, social action, citizenship, social justice, etc., that are equally important. Nonetheless, the video provides a starting point for a discussion of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of social/participatory media.
The video itself was produced by EngageORM, an online reputation management service from Australia. The catchy music and video suggest a knowledgeable designer who recognizeshow audio and animation are affective ways to grab our attention. I'm sure Gary Stager would have plenty to say about such puffery. Yet as I mentioned, when working with a wide range of learners,the video does offer a point of entry for deeper discussion. As always, caveat emptor.
Keywords: edupunk, social media
