Technology provides opportunities for self expression that I feel are unique or at least are unique in the way they are seized upon by many people. There is something about the opportunity to express yourself that prompts unusual effort without extrinsic compensation and promotes reflection on personal experience. Researchers suggest this is one of the values of multimedia projects in classrooms. It is also what motivates individuals to work late into the night adding to their blogs.
Cindy and my son Todd is a video producer and editor. He and his friends also create just for fun. Their work reflects the activities of a different generation than mine, but I do admire the creativity. They call their web site – Kid in the Corner. Take a look. Todd’s videos are based on his travels in Asia.
