Eco-Media is a set of hybrid learning opportunities for students everywhere to explore and produce meaningful media for the critical and compassionate exchange of ideas.
The programs and publications blend the studies and application of deep ecology, social cohesion, civil discourse, well-being, and critical media literacy to engage students in unpacking a complex technological landscape while creating media for a healthier, happier, and more sustainable world.
Schools, educators and students can customize experiences with our Inspire Citizens’ team around launching Eco-Media programs, co-designing learning experiences, embedding humane media and technology literacies into practices and school communities, and empowering learners to design purposeful publications for local and global digital exhibitions and our own Inspire Citizens archives.
Contact Ivy Yan: ivy@twobirds.education for any Eco-Media inquiries
Carly writes, choreographs, and performs her song "Inclusion" in both Mandarin and English to shed light on how we all should strive to help others feel a sense of belonging despite the complexities of relationships and our challenging world. Music and dance can be one such pathway to help us better understand one another.
Read MoreAs part of the Green is Gold film festival, Ian and his team of actors piece together a green-screened, playful, hip-hop wordplay on the data and science related to the complexities of solar panels and green energy in China. Ian’s song and video asks the question, “Why is solar taking so long to implement and does it really have a ‘bright future’?”
Read MoreTaking inspiration from the artist and rapper Cardi B, Katie launches listeners into the world of green energy. Take the time to unpack the lyrics and Katie’s messages, which will help weigh the strengths, challenges, and importance on understanding why green energy solutions are the future.
This video and song is one of many media publications facilitated by Adam Pollock, Inspire Citizens’ Master Teacher, in his inaugural Green is Gold Film Festival.
Read MoreWith the instant satisfaction brought by numerical representations of ourselves through scores, body figure, wealth, and so on, we tend to focus too much on the journey of pursuing numerical status. When this becomes extreme, it can cause anxiety, physiological and psychological illness, even direct wrongdoings.
But numbers do NOT represent who we are as sentimental human beings!
Read MoreFollowing a full day of classroom visits and songwriting around social justice, peace, and environmental action, Balinese musician Gede Robi shares his music and inspiration in the Future’s Public Radio classroom studio.
Read MoreIn Green is Gold, Ryan, Ishaan and Justin explored the history and role of batteries in exploring whether economic growth and environmentalism can co-exist.
All students were challenged to focus on one issue relating to renewable energy or electric vehicles and to produce a three minute video showcasing different perspectives.
The three artist-scientists got creative with a fun and legitimate rap collaboration as a creative solution to helping listeners better understand the nuances of batteries and the future of renewable energy.
Read MoreBrooklyn singing and electronic duo Overcoats take a time out from touring to answer some questions from FPR’s newest journalist Judy P, who later became co-president of the media lab. Overcoats finish with a stunning a cappella version of their hit “Kai's Song”.
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