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MediaFranca: ubiquitous computing for youth engagement

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Networking technology strives for maximizing the possibilities of connection among people; however, communication technology also promotes atomistic individualism in narrow communities of interest. Today's youths experience this paradox as the increasing emergence of mobile communication technology and networked devices contribute to a steady decline of social capital. This research explores opportunities for using ubiquitous computing and location-based media in order to develop design strategies for engaging young adults in the issues of their communities and providing them with a space where they can raise their voice.

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  • (2009)Content consumption and exchange among college studentsProceedings of the 8th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia10.1145/1658550.1658553(1-9)Online publication date: 22-Nov-2009

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      DPPI '07: Proceedings of the 2007 conference on Designing pleasurable products and interfaces
      August 2007
      532 pages
      ISBN:9781595939425
      DOI:10.1145/1314161
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