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November 2003
“We want to express our views and help each
other!”
Childnet, the children’s Internet charity, announced
this week the launch of its online message board for young
people who want to share their Internet experience and help
one another. This forum is part of Childnet’s commitment
to supporting young people who are developing innovative
online projects.
Hosted on the Cable & Wireless Childnet Academy website,
and part of a growing online community for young web entrepreneurs,
this forum aims to engage young people as they develop innovative
online projects which benefit others globally. The Academy
competition is currently open for entries until the January
10 2004 and Childnet is hoping to attract entries from young
people (18 years and under) who have ideas for, or are already
developing, exciting online projects. Entries can be submitted
online at www.childnetacademy.org.
Tanya Eddowes, the Academy Co-ordinator says,
“It is so important that young people use the
Internet positively. We are seeing through the Academy
that young people have fantastic ideas and once given
a voice and some support – often from their peers-
can really use the Internet for good. We are already seeing
the benefit of this exchange of ideas between young people
and the teaming up of them with mentors. This is helping
them to turn their skill into talent.”
George Kay, an Academy forum contributor says,
“I will use the forum to see other people’s
points of view and to express my own. I will also use
it to give advice/take advice on technical issues.”
Sarah Bowler, a previous winner says, “it is great
that Childnet is helping young people to use the Internet
to change our world and I look forward to supporting future
Academy graduates.”
The Cable & Wireless Childnet Academy forum is moderated
and messages are only posted once they have been vetted.
Mentors offer specialist advice and support to young people
but only through the Academy Co-ordinator. See www.childnetacademy.org/forum/Forums.aspx
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