In my experience, both hard and soft skills can be learned and
refined in a formal setting (educational courses, training seminars, books or instructional videos) and through hands - on practice on the job.
As we have worked
in the field of youth media for the past 15 years —
refining our strategies for media making, technology integration, and project - based learning
in informal and
formal settings — we have learned that with the right supports, educators anywhere can facilitate meaningful activities that promote media literacy and empower youth to create media with purpose.