Yonty Friesem - Digital Empathy

Yanti Friesen, Associate Director of the Media Education Lab, discusses her research on the impact of media production on students' skills. She highlights the development of analysis, identity, agency, and social skills through media projects. Friesen introduces the concept of digital empathy, emphasizing the enhancement of social and emotional skills. She outlines a seven-stage media production process, detailing each stage's role in skill development. The process includes learning technical skills, ideation, planning, production, editing, feedback, and civic action. Friesen underscores the importance of media literacy in empowering students, especially those with disabilities, to express their identities and engage with their communities.

What was Yanti Friesen's primary interest in her research on media production?

• Understanding the financial aspects of media production

• Exploring the environmental impact of media production

• Investigating the outcomes for students involved in media production

• Studying the historical evolution of media production

What is the term used by Yanti Friesen to describe the enhancement of social and emotional skills through media production?

• Digital Empathy

• Emotional Intelligence

• Digital Literacy

• Media Awareness

Which group of students did Yanti Friesen recently work with to enhance their executive functioning through media production?

• International students

• Elementary school students

• College students

• Students with disabilities

What is the first stage in the media production process according to Yanti Friesen?

• Ideation

• Planning

• Editing

• Learning the skills

During which stage do students reorganize their original plan in the media production process?

• Planning

• Civic Action

• Editing

• Production

What is the final stage in the media production process that involves sharing and receiving feedback?

• Civic Action

• Editing

• Production

• Planning

Why is media production particularly crucial for students with disabilities according to Yanti Friesen?

• It provides them with financial benefits

• It allows them to express their identity and voice

• It reduces their academic workload

• It helps them improve their physical health